Meaning & Definition of word "Splurge"

Splurge

/splɜːrdʒ/

1. An act of spending freely or extravagantly.
- Example: His splurge on new furniture left him with little savings for the rest of the month.
2. A sudden or short-lived burst of extravagance.
- Example: Her splurge on designer clothes was a one-time event to celebrate her promotion.

1. To spend money freely or extravagantly.
- Example: After receiving her bonus, she decided to splurge on a luxury vacation.
2. To indulge in a lavish or extravagant display.
- Example: They decided to splurge on a big wedding celebration, inviting all their friends and family.

Origin unknown, possibly a blend of 'splash' and 'urge'

splurge-fest:

An occasion characterized by excessive spending or indulgence.

splurge on:

To spend a lot of money on something, often unnecessary.

go on a splurge:

To engage in a spending spree.

spendthrift:

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

luxury:

A state of great comfort or elegance, often involving great expense.

indulgence:

The action or fact of indulging, especially in something extravagant.

Meaning: to go all out

Example Sentence: He really went all out on his birthday party this year.

Meaning: ball out

Example Sentence: They balled out at the concert, buying the VIP tickets.