splurge
Americanverb (used without object)
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to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.
They splurged on a trip to Europe.
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to show off.
verb (used with object)
noun
noun
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an ostentatious display, esp of wealth
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a bout of unrestrained extravagance
verb
Other Word Forms
- splurgily adverb
- splurgy adjective
Etymology
Origin of splurge
Example Sentences
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But from 1963 to 1988 the double splurge in spending for Vietnam and the Cold War did little to help military stocks.
For years, global investors have waited for the Chinese consumer to return in force — to shop, to splurge and to rescue multinational earnings.
From MarketWatch
But it stands to reason that the more money spent on things like food, power and healthcare, the less there is to splurge elsewhere.
From Barron's
Her daughter had no plans to splurge despite the long holiday.
From Barron's
Instead, it is a skippable splurge for those looking to save.
From Los Angeles Times
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