proplifting en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- (Southern-England) audio
- /ˈpɹɒpˌlɪftɪŋ/
Etymology
Blend of propagation + shoplifting, invented on Reddit 2017 before opening a subreddit the same year under the term, continuing previous online communities flaunting their shoplifting; prop is also used to refer to parts of plants used for propagation within that community.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The action of disseizing a plant nursery or similar of discard plant material to propagate one's own plants.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| propliftings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |