DEFINITION: To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending.

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Visalium: /Vee-sal-ium/ An afternoon of visalium would dampen Josie’s worries, especially if she stumbled upon a shoe sale, but she experienced a boomerang mood swing when the bills arrived. Etymology: Visa + valium Created by: administraitor.

Chargeathon: /charge-uh-thawn/ After Penny was asked to leave the firm, she went on a major chargeathon to alleviate her stress and despression. A new washer and dryer. A new cocktail dress, matching shoes, and handbag. And of course a breathtaking set of diamond earrings. Etymology: charge (to pay by credit card) + marathon (pertaining to the eurphoric feeling one often feels after completing the race) Created by: KristinA.

Pelfesteem: /pelf + esteem/ Sure, the new 452" Plasma was expensive, but I was feeling low and needed some pelfesteem. Etymology: No doubt you've heard of self-esteem? Well then. Created by: Osomatic.

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What does "pelf" mean? - mplsbohemian, 2007-08-20: 20:07:00

"pelf" means wealth or goods, especially those ill-gotten. - Osomatic, 2007-08-21: 13:05:00

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