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splurge
[splurj]
verb (used without object)
to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.
They splurged on a trip to Europe.
to show off.
verb (used with object)
to spend (money) lavishly or ostentatiously.
He splurged thousands on the party.
noun
an ostentatious display, especially an extravagantly expensive one.
Synonyms: ,
splurge
/ ɜː /
noun
an ostentatious display, esp of wealth
a bout of unrestrained extravagance
verb
(often foll by on) to spend (money) unrestrainedly or extravagantly
Other Word Forms
- splurgily adverb
- splurgy adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of splurge1
Example Sentences
Asked how the Conservatives would find money to protect police funding, he said there were "all kinds of areas where Labour is essentially splurging money".
Food and travel writer Ross Clarke said he believed that even in a cost-of-living crisis, people were inclined to splurge on small luxury items.
So, she’s able to tell herself: “This is not a big splurge, I can treat myself.”
So I will carve out Sunday as my day to really splurge on my breakfast.
Shoes, one of the most basic necessities and also one of Americans' biggest splurges, could become more expensive, including the beloved sneakers Nike Air Force 1s and Adidas Sambas.
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