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To begrudgingly spend money on an item of higher quality or containing more features to prevent yourself from having to buy something else in the future to enhance or replace your original purchase.
"I could buy this cheap gaming computer, or spend a bit more money to buy the one that is more future-proof. Buy once cry once! "
by CaptainKnotts February 2, 2023
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