What does Thrift flip mean?

Second-hand transformation | Tweedehands transformasie For example: "Did a sick thrift flip"

Where does the slang word Thrift flip come from?

Thrift flip is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Thrift flip

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Second-hand transformation | Tweedehands transformasie

"Did a sick thrift flip"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇦 About South Africa Slang

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