Meaning & use
splurge
To spend money freely and often extravagantly, especially on something enjoyable rather than necessary.
See it in a sentence
They decided to splurge on a fancy dinner to celebrate their anniversary.
After saving for months, she finally splurged on a new pair of running shoes.
A note on using this word
Splurge is informal and usually implies a one-time, pleasurable purchase rather than regular overspending.
Words with a similar meaning
indulgeoverspend
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Words with an opposite meaning
economize
Another way to use it
2. noun
An instance of spending money freely and extravagantly on something enjoyable.
The vacation was a rare splurge after a year of careful budgeting.
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