Splurge: meaning, definitions and examples
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splurge
[ splษหrdส ]
spending money
To splurge means to spend money freely or extravagantly, often on oneself. This act is typically associated with indulgence and can refer to both small and large purchases.
Synonyms
indulge, lavish, spend, waste.
Examples of usage
- She decided to splurge on a luxury handbag this weekend.
- After getting a promotion, he felt justified to splurge on a vacation.
- They splurged on dinner at a five-star restaurant.
- I always splurge on my birthday by treating myself to something special.
extravagant spending
A splurge is an occasion when someone spends a lot of money on something indulgent or extravagant. It often refers to a single transaction or event rather than an ongoing habit.
Synonyms
expenditure, indulgence, lavishness, overspending.
Examples of usage
- That new car was quite a splurge for him.
- Her spa day was a much-needed splurge after a stressful week.
- The shopping spree was an unexpected splurge during the holidays.
Translations
Translations of the word "splurge" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gastar dinheiro ร toa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคเฅเคฒเคเคฐเฅเคเฅ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช ausgeben
๐ฎ๐ฉ berfoya-foya
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฐัะธัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ szastaฤ pieniฤdzmi
๐ฏ๐ต ่ด ๆฒขใซไฝฟใ
๐ซ๐ท dรฉpenser sans compter
๐ช๐ธ derrochar
๐น๐ท savurganlฤฑk yapmak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ๋ญ๋นํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฅุณุฑุงู
๐จ๐ฟ plรฝtvat
๐ธ๐ฐ plytvaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅ้
๐ธ๐ฎ razsipati
๐ฎ๐ธ eyรฐa
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แคแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ israf etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ despilfarrar
Etymology
The word 'splurge' originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the British dialect 'splurge,' which means to spatter or splash. The term gradually evolved into its current meaning relating to extravagant spending and indulgence. It captures the essence of spending money with a carefree attitude, often involving an element of excitement or satisfaction. The transition from a physical act of splashing to a metaphorical one of pouring out money represents a shift in cultural attitudes toward consumption. Over time, 'splurge' became popular in everyday vernacular, taking on connotations of luxury and excessive spending, particularly in contexts involving treats or personal enjoyment.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #33,505 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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