Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
last-minute-shopping
noun
/læst ˈmɪnɪt ˈʃɒpɪŋ/
Definition
The act of purchasing items or gifts just before a deadline, often associated with holidays or special occasions.
Examples
- Many people engage in last-minute shopping during the holiday season.
- She always leaves her shopping until the last minute.
- Last-minute shopping can often lead to poor choices.
Meaning
Last-minute shopping usually means buying things when you are almost out of time, leading to rushed decisions.
Synonyms
- Impulse buying
- Spur-of-the-moment shopping
- Rush buying
