impulse buying — the practice of purchasing items spontaneously without prior planning or consideration
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of purchasing items spontaneously without prior planning or consideration
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪmpʌls ˈbaɪɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- The candy at the checkout counter is strategically placed to encourage impulse buying.
- My impulse buying reached its peak when I purchased a unicorn onesie at 3 AM.
- Online flash sales are designed to trigger impulse buying among consumers.
impulse buying
NOUN[/ˈɪmpʌls ˈbaɪɪŋ/]
the practice of purchasing items spontaneously without prior planning or consideration
She grabbed three sparkly hats on impulse buying, forgetting her grocery list completely.
Shopping impulse meets budget repulse!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Impulse derives from Latin impellere (to drive or push forward), combining im- (into) and pellere (to drive). Buying comes from Old English bycgan, meaning to purchase or acquire goods. The compound phrase describes the act of making sudden purchases driven by immediate desire rather than deliberate planning.
Breakdown
impulse: im- (into) + pellere (to drive/push) = sudden urge or force. buying: from Old English bycgan (to purchase) = the act of acquiring goods.
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📝Examples
“The candy at the checkout counter is strategically placed to encourage impulse buying.”
“My impulse buying reached its peak when I purchased a unicorn onesie at 3 AM.”
“Online flash sales are designed to trigger impulse buying among consumers.”
“She blamed her impulse buying on the irresistible 'Add to Cart' button.”
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