window-shop

verb — 2 senses

window-shop

verb

Etymology Back-formation from window-shopping.

1

To engage in window-shopping; to browse the windows of shops with no intention of buying anything.

2

Uncommon To browse for romantic partners by meeting new people without any intention of having a long-term relationship.

Derived terms
window-shopper
Related terms
window-shopping

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