Verboticism: Mallanxiety
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.
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
Points: 656