shop local

Dating someone who lives geographically close to you.

I was tired of having to take the subway into the city, then the PATH to New Jersey, just to spend time with my girl. So I decided to stop all that bullshit, we broke up, and now I only shop local.

by Scrabble Muffin Puncher November 15, 2022

identity shopping

A form of voyeurism frequently practiced by narcissistic, self-obsessed people with unconsciously low self-esteem while walking around or riding on public transport through a busy city.

It involves making snap judgments about the appearance of members of the same sex, e.g. clothes, hair style, build, accessories etc. The identity shopper then copies the appearance of people they like the look of, and so feel much better about themselves. Until they see someone better looking, then they copy them, and so on.

Over time, this cycle raises the standards of dress for a large part of the population which is why people in cities always look so much hotter.

Girl: "Wow, you've gotten hot since you moved to the city! Good work!"
Guy: "Thanks! I just try to copy all the hot guys I see walking around."
Girl: "Dude, you are so gay."
Guy: "Nah, it's just identity shopping."

by dalb0z July 6, 2010

Shopping Theory

Shopping Theory is the concept that applies to both life in general and shopping itself. If you’re certain of something, you just know. If you see something you absolutely love, you won’t even look at the price tag because you know you want it. If you question it at all, even if it’s on clearance, put it back - you don’t need it. Same goes for everyday life decisions; if you question it you can do without. When you know, you know.

I found a dress that was on clearance but after trying it on and shifting around I couldnt make up my mind if I needed it; because I questioned I applied Shopping Theory and put it back despite the sale price.

by candiedbones April 3, 2019

Shop-Hack

Any of a number of techniques known to only a scarce few (in some instances, just The Handyman) that will simplify any given task whilst working on projects in the Shop. Term introduced on the Handyman for the Common Man web-only TV show.

Adoring Fan: “Oh, Handyman, how did you become so incredibly knowledgeable in the handy arts?”
The Handyman: “Ever since I was in diapees, I’ve been formulatin’ and calculatin’ to come up with the best shortcuts for just about anything handy. I refer to each pearl of woody wisdom in my handy bag of tricks as a Shop-Hack.”

by The Handy Writer May 10, 2009

Cop Shopping

When a shallow narcissistic person wants revenge really badly and the local cops won't do anything. They then go cop shopping from district to district until they can file false charges and police reports. Usually practicing their lies from cop to cop as they go district to district around the area they actually live in.

Carol Baskin couldn't get any Tampa judges to do anything about The Tiger King, so she went cop shopping around Florida until she found a judge that would help her sue him.

by CopShoppin March 30, 2023

closet shopping

to go through your closet looking for clothes you forgot you owned. sometimes happens when you're short of cash, sometimes happens when you lose weight and discover a bunch of clothes that fit once again.

hey, cute jacket. where'd you get it?

i went closet shopping. i haven't worn it in years.

i don't remember it. looks great!

thanks!

by jonnyss August 20, 2010

shopping car

Any small car which is designed more for carrying shopping between supermarket and home than any other purpose. Often popular with the Barry crowd due to their low resale values and insurance premiums.

That's not a street racer, it's just a shopping car with three-spokes and a fart can exhaust.

by Timberwolf March 3, 2005