splurge

[splɜːdʒ]

splurge Definition

  • 1to spend money freely and extravagantly
  • 2an act of spending money freely and extravagantly

Using splurge: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "splurge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She decided to splurge on a new dress for the party.

  • Example

    He splurged all his savings on a luxury car.

  • Example

    I usually don't splurge on expensive vacations, but this time I wanted to treat myself.

  • Example

    The company's CEO went on a splurge, buying expensive gifts for all the employees.

splurge Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for splurge

Phrases with splurge

  • to express one's emotions or feelings in an unrestrained way

    Example

    After keeping her feelings bottled up for so long, she finally splurged out and told him everything.

  • to spend a lot of money on something that is not necessary

    Example

    She splurged on a designer handbag even though she couldn't afford it.

  • to waste money on unnecessary things

    Example

    He splurged away all his inheritance on gambling and alcohol.

Origins of splurge

originated from the English dialect word 'splurt', meaning 'to spurt'

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Summary: splurge in Brief

The term 'splurge' [splɜːdʒ] refers to spending money freely and extravagantly. It can be used as both a verb and a noun, as in 'She decided to splurge on a new dress for the party.' 'Splurge' is often associated with unnecessary or indulgent spending, and can be extended into phrases like 'splurge on,' and 'splurge out,' denoting unrestrained expression of emotions.

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