Verboticism: Buypolar

'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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Buypolar

Created by: Stevenson0

Pronunciation: bye/pohl/ar

Sentence: Her buypolar personality was responsible for her extravagant spending habits.

Etymology: buy + bi-polar

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Comments: Buypolar

wordmeister - 2007-01-15: 20:40:00
Perfect!