Wardrobing: meaning, definitions and examples
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wardrobing
[ ˈwɔːr-droʊbɪŋ ]
retail fraud
Wardrobing is a form of retail fraud where a customer buys clothing, wears it for a short period, and then returns it for a refund. This practice is often associated with the intention to deceive the retailer by exploiting return policies. It is considered unethical and can lead to financial losses for stores.
Synonyms
clothing fraud, return abuse, return fraud
Examples of usage
- She was caught wardrobing after returning the dress she wore to the party.
- Retailers are taking measures to prevent wardrobing by implementing stricter return policies.
- Wardrobing has become a common issue for many fashion brands.
- The rise of online shopping has made wardrobing easier for some consumers.
Translations
Translations of the word "wardrobing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 uso de roupas
🇮🇳 सामानों की वापसी
🇩🇪 Warenrückgabe
🇮🇩 pengembalian barang
🇺🇦 повернення товарів
🇵🇱 zwrot towarów
🇯🇵 商品返却
🇫🇷 retour de produits
🇪🇸 devolución de productos
🇹🇷 ürün iadesi
🇰🇷 제품 반품
🇸🇦 إرجاع السلع
🇨🇿 vrácení zboží
🇸🇰 vrátenie tovaru
🇨🇳 退货
🇸🇮 vrnitev blaga
🇮🇸 vöruhægt
🇰🇿 тауарларды қайтару
🇬🇪 მონაცემების დაბრუნება
🇦🇿 məhsulun qaytarılması
🇲🇽 devolución de productos
Etymology
The term 'wardrobing' is believed to have emerged from the combination of 'wardrobe', referring to a collection of clothing, and 'rob', suggesting theft or exploitation. The concept likely became relevant as retail practices evolved and return policies became more lenient in response to consumer needs. As fast fashion and online shopping expanded, instances of this type of return fraud increased, prompting retailers to take action. The term reflects societal attitudes toward consumerism and has sparked discussions around responsible shopping habits.