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to pop tags
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to go shopping, often for clothing, sometimes implying a shopping spree
Slang
What does "to pop tags" mean in shopping slang?
The structure combines "pop" (to remove or detach) with "tags" (price labels on clothing), forming a verb phrase for the act of buying new garments. It is used to describe going shopping, often for clothing, sometimes implying a shopping spree or purchasing items with price tags still attached. People typically say "pop tags" in casual or hip hop influenced contexts, famously popularized by Macklemore's 2012 song "Thrift Shop" where "popping tags" refers to buying secondhand clothes.
Examples
We're going to pop tags at the mall this weekend.
