The Costco Effect

That moment when you go to the store only needing a few things, then end up leaving with a whole cart of stuff, typically not including the original item(s) you came for. This term is not exclusive to Costco and can be used for any store that manages to get you to fall into its consumerist trap.

"Dang, look at all this stuff we bought. I only needed a couple of things !"

"That's the Costco Effect for ya"

by ChickenScrxtch82 April 20, 2024

Costcoed

When you fall in love with a product and go back to Costco to buy it again but they are out of stock.

Me: I bought these protein bars at Costco. I went back to get more and they were out.

Homie: Fool you just got costcoed!

by krustie September 17, 2021

fantasy costco

A business run by Garfield the deals warlock. It is located on the bureau of balance (now benevolence) moon base.

Lets go to Fantasy Costco

Fantasy Costco, where all your dreams come true, got a deal for you!

by Samdwich May 29, 2020

costco try

The act of buying something you might not need from Costco because you can always return it later. Similar to a college try.

There was a really cool air fryer on sale, so I gave 'er the ol' costco try.

by heavy! July 2, 2022

costco guys

cawst-co-gize Father-son duo on TikTok, under the alias @a.j.befumo. Known for their seemingly excessive obsession with Costco, partaking in social media trends at the same local Costco in every video. Coined the nickname due to their beaming passion for Costco.

Costco employee: Why the fuck is this grown man and his son dancing in the poultry aisle?! I see them every day!
Costco manager: Because they are the costco guys.

by tmkkmt May 30, 2024

Costco-hiking

A popular sport practiced by flatlanders and other mid-west inhabitants consisting of envying nature FB friends post and then trying to imitate with disappointing results.

The best part of hiking at Rock Cut state park is the Costco-hiking on the way back home...

by Making wonders September 25, 2020

costco pass

The process of passing another Costco shopper in an aisle, heading in the opposite direction, only to meet them in the next aisle, in the same basic place from the end of the aisle.

I see you bought the rice too. Let's see what interests us in the next aisle as we Costco pass each other there.

by WordHeard September 1, 2017