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blue-light special

(US, dated) A discount or bargain.

ˈbluəlt ˈspɛʃəl135 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(US, dated) A discount or bargain.

Origin: From use in Kmart, where a flashing blue light was turned on to indicate a short-term discount. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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