verb
craigslist
verb
1
To sell, buy, or advertise something through the Craigslist website.
"They craigslisted the old couch instead of throwing it away."
How to Use Craigslist
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo use the website Craigslist to buy, sell, or advertise something — an informal verb formed from the brand name.
When to use it
Casual, internet-era slang; not standard in formal writing.
Word Forms
craigslisted past tense, craigslists singular
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Etymology
From the name of the classified-ads website Craigslist, itself named after its founder, Craig Newmark.