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/
Korean meaning: 사전 계획이나 고려 없이 충동적으로 물건을 구매하는 행위
Korean pronunciation: **임**펄스 **바**이잉
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
impulse는 라틴어 'impellere'(밀어내다)에서 유래되었고, buying은 고대 영어 'bycgan'에서 왔습니다. 마치 무언가가 우리를 밀어서 갑자기 물건을 사게 만드는 것처럼 느껴지죠.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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