Definitions by Karmastan

Boofthing

Boofthing (verb): The act of discovering an unusually valuable, interesting, or nostalgic item while thrifting from a Boomer household, estate sale, downsizing, or garage sale.

Or as a noun:
Boofthing (noun): A particularly good thrift score originating from a Boomer collection.

"I went boofthing this weekend and came home with a pristine 1970s teak stereo cabinet."
"That cast-iron pan for five bucks? That's a top-tier boofthing."

Boofthing by Karmastan July 30, 2026