proplifting

noun

proplifting

noun

/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.

1

The action of disseizing a plant nursery or similar of discard plant material to propagate one's own plants.

Derived terms
proplift, proplifter

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