repurchase
/ˌriːˈpɜːrtʃɪs/
Very CommonBuying the same product again after finishing it, usually as a sign it was worth it.
The 'would you repurchase?' question is a standard part of beauty reviews. A yes carries more weight than any other praise.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | would repurchase: yes, 100%. this is my third bottle | The person has bought the product three times, signaling strong approval. | reddit, 2024 |
| 02 | it was fine but i wouldn't repurchase, there are better options at the price | The product was acceptable but not good enough to buy again given alternatives. | youtube, 2023 |
| 03 | every product in my empties video got a repurchase except the toner, that one is out | Most finished products were good enough to buy again; the toner was not. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | repurchased this four times now, at this point it's permanent in my routine | Buying the same product four times means it has become a staple. | instagram, 2024 |
Use it when
- You bought the same product again after using it up.
- You are reviewing a product and giving your honest verdict on its value.
- You are deciding whether a product was good enough to keep in your routine.
Do not use it when
- You bought more of the same product without finishing the first.
- You liked a product but have not yet decided to buy it again.
Origin and context
Standard e-commerce vocabulary adopted as a formal verdict category in online beauty reviews. Popularized through YouTube review culture where structured conclusions became common.
- First seen
- 2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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