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Thrift flipping
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the practice of buying thrifted clothing and reselling or upcycling it to increase its value or style
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What does "thrift flipping" mean in shopping slang?
The structure combines "thrift" (buying from thrift stores) with "flipping" (reselling for profit), forming a compound noun for a specific side hustle. It is used to describe the practice of buying thrifted clothing and reselling or upcycling it to increase its value or style, often through alterations, cleaning, or rebranding. People typically say "thrift flipping" on platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Depop when sharing tutorials or success stories.
Examples
She made a profit by thrift flipping vintage jackets.
