DEFINITION: v. To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending. n. An item which has been purchased to fill an emotional void.

Shopstinence

Created by: allwise

Pronunciation: shop-sti-nens

Sentence: After a long day at work, her shopstinence kicked in, and she spent all the rent-money on shoes and underwear.

Etymology: shopping + abstinence

Points: 494

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