Verboticism: Splurgaholic

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

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.

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Splurgaholic

erasmus

Created by: erasmus

Pronunciation: splurge a holl ick

Sentence: Mary was a splurgeaholic, and completely unable to leave a bag shop without at least 3 bags, which did not include the free plastic carrier to take them all home in.

Etymology: from splurging money and a-holic like an addict.

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