Verboticism: Spreewell

'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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Spreewell

Created by: sodium

Pronunciation: spree-well

Sentence: Sick of being underappreciated at work and home, Marcia went spreewelling at the mall.

Etymology: shopping spree + wellness + coincidental similarity to NBA player Latrell

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