Word Noun
splurge
n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈspɫɝdʒ/ UK /splˈɜːdʒ/ splurge UK spelling splurged, splurges, splurging
Definition
n.a period of time when you spend a lot of money on things you do not really need. It is often a way to treat yourself after a long time of saving.
n.a period of excessive spending on non-essential items.
Examples
“I am going on a shopping splurge this weekend.”
“After months of strict budgeting, she decided to have a small splurge on a new piece of furniture.”
“The company's annual splurge on office amenities, such as gourmet coffee and ergonomic chairs, is seen by some as a necessary investment in employee morale.”
Etymology
Possibly from a blend of splash + surge, originally US. According to the OED, onomatopoeic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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