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Splurged: meaning, definitions and examples

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splurged

 

[ splɜrdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expenditure behavior

To splurge means to spend money freely and extravagantly, often on luxuries or indulgences. It usually refers to a one-time occasion rather than habitual spending. The act of splurging often brings a sense of enjoyment or satisfaction.

Synonyms

expend, lavish, squander, waste

Examples of usage

  • She splurged on a designer handbag.
  • After getting a raise, he decided to splurge on a vacation.
  • They splurged at the fancy restaurant for their anniversary.

Translations

Translations of the word "splurged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esbanjou

🇮🇳 फिजूलखर्ची की

🇩🇪 ausgegeben

🇮🇩 menghamburkan

🇺🇦 потратити

🇵🇱 rozrzucić

🇯🇵 浪費した

🇫🇷 dépensé

🇪🇸 despilfarró

🇹🇷 savurganlık yaptı

🇰🇷 낭비했다

🇸🇦 أنفق بشكل مفرط

🇨🇿 prohýřil

🇸🇰 prehnal

🇨🇳 挥霍

🇸🇮 razkošno porabil

🇮🇸 sóaði

🇰🇿 шашып жіберді

🇬🇪 დამახარჯა

🇦🇿 israf etdi

🇲🇽 despilfarró

Etymology

The word 'splurge' originated in the late 19th century and is believed to derive from the British slang term 'splurge', which meant to splash or to spatter. The use of 'splurge' in terms of spending money freely has its roots in this earlier meaning, metaphorically associating the act of spending with the splattering of liquid. Over time, 'splurge' has evolved to specifically denote spending in a way that is extravagant or indulgent, and it is often used in contexts that imply a departure from usual financial restraint. The term has gained popularity in modern usage, particularly in consumer culture, where it is common to hear expressions like 'treat yourself' or 'indulge in a splurge' when referring to special purchases that are considered a reward or an escape from everyday life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,868, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.