spendthrift — a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈspendθrɪft/
Korean meaning: 돈을 낭비하는 사람, 낭비벽이 심한 사람
Korean pronunciation: **스펜드**쓰리프트
Example Sentences
- The millionaire's spendthrift son managed to blow through his inheritance in just six months.
- She's such a spendthrift that she bought a diamond-encrusted phone case for her cracked phone.
- My spendthrift roommate bought a $200 umbrella and then lost it the same day.
spendthrift
NOUN//ˈspendθrɪft//
a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way
A spendthrift frantically buys luxury items with multiple credit cards
Spending wildly at thrift store - the ironic spendthrift!
The spendthrift showers every gift, as his wealth vanishes swift!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Formed in the 16th century by combining 'spend' with 'thrift' (meaning frugality or saving). Ironically, this compound word uses 'thrift' to describe someone who does the exact opposite of being thrifty.
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📝Examples
“The millionaire's spendthrift son managed to blow through his inheritance in just six months.”
“She's such a spendthrift that she bought a diamond-encrusted phone case for her cracked phone.”
“My spendthrift roommate bought a $200 umbrella and then lost it the same day.”
“The company went bankrupt due to its spendthrift CEO's lavish business trips.”
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