Splurge: meaning, definitions and examples

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splurge

 

[ splษœหrdส’ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gastar dinheiro ร  toa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคœเฅ‚เคฒเค–เคฐเฅเคšเฅ€ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ausgeben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berfoya-foya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ะฐั‚ะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ szastaฤ‡ pieniฤ™dzmi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ด…ๆฒขใซไฝฟใ†

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpenser sans compter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ derrochar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท savurganlฤฑk yapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ์„ ๋‚ญ๋น„ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุณุฑุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plรฝtvat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plytvaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒฅ้œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razsipati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ eyรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐัˆัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ’แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ israf etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.