Splurge

/splɜːrdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An act of spending freely or extravagantly.

His splurge on new furniture left him with little savings for the rest of the month.

A sudden or short-lived burst of extravagance.

Her splurge on designer clothes was a one-time event to celebrate her promotion.

verb

To spend money freely or extravagantly.

After receiving her bonus, she decided to splurge on a luxury vacation.

To indulge in a lavish or extravagant display.

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.

to go all out

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

ball out

They balled out at the concert, buying the VIP tickets.