Urban caving

Definition

A euphemistic way to describe dumpster diving—salvaging usable goods from trash bins and thrift store bargains while pretending it's a sustainable lifestyle choice rather than just being broke.

Example Usage

He's been urban caving at estate sales every weekend since he read that article about minimalism.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Urban%20caving&defid=3221351)

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