Skip to main content

Thrifter

A Thrifter is a low level player, or opportunist. In a broader sense, a thrifter is a purveyor of second-hand pleasures.

Based on the Jim Thompson novel and 90's film adaptation, "The Grifters," a thrifter is anyone who makes a living by scoring objects of worth from Grannie's yard-sale (i.e. suckers) and reselling them on Ebay or a Flea Market at a huge profit. True thrifters live in second-hand style, rocking used clothes, furniture, music, books, etc. Conversely, thrifter may also be used as a compliment.

Die-hard Thrifters end up owning boutiques, peddling antiques, old records, vintage clothing, or graduate to become pickers for Crate and Barrel, Urban Outfitters, etc.

Thrifters may ultimately learn a trade and become clothing designers ripping off designs from old clothing, or documentary directors, thrifting the pain and suffering of others for their own benefit.
Mom, that thrifter you gave my comics to has my X-men #64 up on Ebay for 500 bucks!

Molly Rigwald's character in "Pretty in Pink" is a total proto-thrifter.

That was a thrifter move, ganking my ideas for your TV pilot, and then sicking your lawyer on me when I complained. Thanks.

Katy Perry is a saucy little thrifter, i like how she rocks an up-do.
by Unlearny February 28, 2009
mugGet the Thrifter mug.

Thister

Like a Mister but for a They
Thister. Onicholas porked my mom
by Faggiticous Malicous June 21, 2022
mugGet the Thister mug.

Thrifter

An Indie Rock Band from Central New York who Sounds like a cross between The Shins and The Killers combining great lyrics and progressions with punchy basslines and intricate drumming.
Dude, I went and saw Thrifter last night and They were AWESOME!

I went to www.myspace.com/whatisthrifter and listened to their music and DAMN they are good!
by Their Biggest Fan September 22, 2010
mugGet the Thrifter mug.

Thister

I quite like your suit thister
by ilovesalad October 21, 2022
mugGet the Thister mug.

Thefter

noun. theft·er
The scum that floats on top of watery diahrrea.
The thefter was surprisingly, and perhaps embarrasingly resistant to flushing at the new years gala.
by Umberto May 7, 2005
mugGet the Thefter mug.

thisterriblefuckingsite

This websites moderation is worse than the ass that is youtube.

Please get off, this whole shitty fucking place is full of sexual inside jokes and people insulting others and making gods of themselves.

Pce - Fuck you
Thisterriblefuckingsite cannot function properly
by Anoxiety January 11, 2018
mugGet the thisterriblefuckingsite mug.

Thister

What happens when your sister is now a they/them
Kevin: Hey Susan, how’s your thister?
Susan: They’re doing great!
by ijakeandbake April 17, 2023
mugGet the Thister mug.

Share this definition

Sign in to vote

We'll email you a link to sign in instantly.

Or

Check your email

We sent a link to

Open your email