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to deadstock
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to store or preserve clothing or sneakers in their original packaging for future use or resale
Slang
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
deadstock
3rd person singular
deadstocks
Present participle
deadstocking
Past simple
deadstocked
Past participle
deadstocked
What does "to deadstock" mean in sneaker and clothing slang?
The structure combines "dead" (unused or inactive) with "stock" (inventory), forming a verb from an adjective originally used to describe unsold retail items. It is used to describe storing or preserving clothing or sneakers in their original, unworn condition, often with tags and box, for future use or resale at a higher price. People typically say "I'm deadstocking these Jordans" or "Keep them deadstock" when referring to collectible sneakers.
Examples
He deadstocked his rare sneakers to keep them pristine.
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