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spendthrift

noun

Meaning

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.

Examples

The young heir quickly became a spendthrift, gambling away his fortune.
Her parents warned her about marrying a spendthrift, fearing she would be left with nothing.

Synonyms: prodigal, wastrel, squanderer, imprudent

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spendthrift (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛnˌθrɪft/

Definition

A person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible, or wasteful way.

Examples

The young heir quickly became a spendthrift, gambling away his fortune.
Her parents warned her about marrying a spendthrift, fearing she would be left with nothing.
The company's board fired the CEO, calling him a spendthrift for his reckless financial decisions.

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