Splurging: meaning, definitions and examples
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splurging
[ ˈsplɜːrdʒɪŋ ]
shopping spree
To spend money lavishly or extravagantly beyond one's means.
Synonyms
indulge in luxury, lavish spending, spend extravagantly
Examples of usage
- I couldn't resist splurging on those designer shoes.
- She splurged on a luxurious vacation to the Caribbean.
- Don't splurge on unnecessary items, save your money instead.
Translations
Translations of the word "splurging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 esbanjar
🇮🇳 फिजूल खर्च करना (phizool kharch karna)
🇩🇪 verschwenden
🇮🇩 menghamburkan uang
🇺🇦 тринькати
🇵🇱 roztrwaniać
🇯🇵 浪費する (ろうひする, rōhi suru)
🇫🇷 dépenser sans compter
🇪🇸 derrochar
🇹🇷 savurganlık yapmak
🇰🇷 낭비하다 (nangbi hada)
🇸🇦 تبذير (tabdheer)
🇨🇿 utrácet
🇸🇰 utrácanie
🇨🇳 挥霍 (huī huò)
🇸🇮 razsipavati
🇮🇸 eyða peningum
🇰🇿 шығындалу (shyghyndalu)
🇬🇪 ფლანგვა (phlangva)
🇦🇿 israf etmək
🇲🇽 derrochar
Word origin
The word 'splurge' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the word 'splurge' meaning to make a show. It was initially used in a more positive connotation, referring to a display of ostentatious spending or extravagance. Over time, it has come to be associated with excessive spending or indulgence beyond one's means.