Verboticism: Shopdeangst

'But I've already shown you every shoe in the store...'

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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Shopdeangst

Created by: remistram

Pronunciation: shop-dee-ahngkst

Sentence: The shopping network has profited by taking advantage of the many shopdeangsters worldwide.

Etymology: shop + de + angst

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