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big spender


One who frequently makes large purchases, especially of extravagant goods.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

“He is a big spender who buys expensive gifts for everyone.”

CONTEXTUAL

“My brother is such a big spender that he often runs out of money before the end of the month.”

COMPLEX

“Despite his reputation as a big spender in the city's elite circles, he lived a surprisingly modest life behind closed doors.”


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  2. 02

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  3. 03

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  4. 04

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  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  8. 08

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Last updated August 10, 2026