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Craigslist Uncommon

Origin: Greek suffix -ist

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions
Verb
1

To advertise (a product or service) on the Craigslist website.

"She decided to list her old bicycle for sale by advertising it on Craigslist."

In plain English: To craigslist means to post an ad on that website for selling something, finding a job, or meeting people locally.

"She decided to Craigslist her old couch on the local listings site."

Usage: Use this verb when you are actively posting an advertisement to sell items, find housing, or offer services through the site's classifieds system. It is often followed by a direct object like "craigslist that couch" rather than used intransitively without context.

Example Sentences
"She decided to Craigslist her old couch on the local listings site." verb
"She decided to Craigslist her old couch before moving out of state." verb
"They will Craigslist these tickets so everyone can get them cheaply." verb
"Don't forget to Craigslist your textbooks when you finish the semester." verb
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Origin

The word craigslist comes directly from its original title, Craig's List, which was named after the site's founder, Craig Newmark. It kept this personal reference when it transitioned into a proper name for the online marketplace itself.

Rhyming Words
ist nist kist uist hist bist dist list jist wist mist sist iist cist rist gist fist trist feist boist
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