Verboticism: Therabuy

'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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Therabuy

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Pronunciation: Th err ah by

Sentence: Wendy is finding help in therabuy. Her pain is real, and her new wardrobe is too.

Etymology: Therapy + Buy

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