splurge

Meanings

• Noun

  An act of spending a lot of money on something, especially in a wasteful or extravagant way.

  - "After a long week of work, John decided to splurge on a new TV."
  - "Sara's parents were disappointed when they found out she had splurged on designer clothes instead of saving for college."

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Pronunciation

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2. /splɝdʒ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with splurge
burge , surge

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Variants

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splurge , splurges , splurged , splurging

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to spatter' or 'to spray', derived from the Old French word 'esplorger'. The modern meaning of 'splurge' as an extravagant spend developed in the late 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'splurge' was first used in print in the late 1800s in the United States.

2. Splurging is often considered a way to improve one's mood and mental wellbeing, but it can also lead to financial stress and debt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Indulgence: The act of giving in to one's desires or passions, often to an excessive degree. Splurge can be considered a form of indulgence.

2. Extravagance: A great or excessive expense, especially when thought to be unnecessary. Splurge is often used to describe such an extravagance.

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Culture

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Splurge has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe acts of indulgence and excess. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby', the character Tom Buchanan is described as 'splurging' on expensive gifts for his mistress.

How to Memorize "splurge"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person holding a wad of cash and making a careless, wasteful spending decision.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'splurge' with the idea of a treat or reward, something you don't usually allow yourself.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Splurge' as 'Spend Lavishly, Pleasantly Understanding Relative Generosity Exceeds'.

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