Spendius (en. Spendius)
/spɑ̃.di.ys/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A person skilled at spending or managing funds.
This spendius has managed to multiply his investments.
Ce spendius a réussi à multiplier ses investissements.
An individual who spends extravagantly.
He is known as a spendius among his friends.
Il est connu comme un spendius parmi ses amis.
Etymology
From Latin 'spendius', derived from 'spender', meaning 'to spend'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to act spendius
Spent in an exaggerated or irresponsible manner.
faire le spendius
to be a spendius in business
To be very skillful in financial transactions.
être un spendius en affaires
Related Words
expense
The act of spending money.
dépense
investment
Placement of money with the hope of making a profit.
investissement
budgeting
Development of a budget for managing expenses.
budgétisation
Slang Meanings
A person who spends without counting.
He acts spendius every weekend at the clubs.
Il fait le spendius chaque week-end dans les clubs.
A compulsive buyer.
He's a spendius, he buys everything he sees.
C'est un spendius, il achète tout ce qu'il voit.