Verboticism: Mallanxiety

'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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Mallanxiety

Created by: bghicks

Pronunciation: mall anxiety

Sentence: The stress of her job cost her a fortune at the local stroll and spend as she attempted to combat her stress with mallanxiety

Etymology: mall - shopping mecca anxiety

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