"blue-light special" meaning in All languages combined

See blue-light special on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: blue-light specials [plural]
Etymology: From use in Kmart, where a flashing blue light was turned on to indicate a short-term discount. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=blue-light special}} blue-light special (plural blue-light specials)
  1. (US, dated) A discount or bargain. Tags: US, dated Hypernyms: special Related terms: blue-plate special
    Sense id: en-blue-light_special-en-noun--ojikgeI Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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Alternative forms

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