Term to describe the purchasing of an expensive item, of excellent quality. Implies that the owner will, initially, have reservations or guilt for buying such an expensive item; however, the owner soon realizes they will only have to purchase the item once. Owing to its craftsmanship and durability, the item will have a long lifespan.
Bob: "Dude, this iPhone case cost me $200! It's made from Italian leather and handcrafted in Eastern Europe, though..."

Frank: "Ouch... Buy once cry once, amiright?
by Robert McCall September 26, 2015
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Fans of Twice. no offense but hella toxic, pervs, and weird.
I am part of onces. The only person I know in TWICE is Sana and it makes my d erect.
by stan blackpink October 16, 2020
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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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To accomplish the objectives in one go to the degree where it need not be done again.
Facism in Europe was supposedly ended once and for all. When people forget what it did, and the war vets are all dead, it may rise again.
by Kung-Fu Jesus May 2, 2004
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A twice fan that constantly uses old jokes like, tzuyoda, cheese kimbap, sanake, and iS sANa gaY XD. Can be seen on the Instagram explorer page
Ketchup once: OMG tzuyoda was so funny last night XD omg sanake getting her prey o_O
Normal once: ...
by LLuigi October 25, 2019
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to casually turn your head towards a person of interest, then - with eyebrows raised - quickly and surreptiously (or blatantly, if you want to obvious about it) flick your eyes from their head down to their feet.

basically, checking someone out whether you find them attractive or not.
John gave the girl entering the party the once over.
by Shana P July 31, 2005
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