Verboticism: Therabuy
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.
Therabuy
Created by: ubgrud
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
Points: 803