haul

Definition

A collection of items purchased in one shopping trip, or a video/post showing off multiple new acquisitions at once. Popular in social media content where creators display their purchases.

Example Usage

Check out my ASMR thrift haul video—I found three band tees and a pair of vintage Levi's.

Origin

From the verb 'haul' meaning to carry or transport; popularized by YouTube and TikTok creators as a content format in the 2010s.

Fun Fact

Haul videos are one of the most-watched categories on YouTube, with some creators garnering millions of views per haul upload.

Source: Definition backfill (hailey)

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