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splurge

1 of 2verb
/splɜrʤ/
Forms:splurges,splurging,splurged,splurged
1

to spend a lot of money on something trivial that one does not really need

C2
  • On special occasions, individuals often splurge on gifts or experiences.
  • Some people regularly splurge on items they find enjoyable.
  • The family is currently splurging on a tropical vacation for the summer.
  • Over the years, she has successfully splurged on various indulgent treats.
  • The couple has recently splurged on a fancy dinner for their anniversary.
2

to attract attention to oneself by showing off

  • He loves to splurge by wearing his designer suits to casual events.
  • She splurged at the gala, showing off her diamond-encrusted handbag.
  • The influencer splurged by posting pictures of her luxury vacation.
  • At the party, he splurged by talking about his expensive watch collection.
  • The businessman splurged by hosting an elaborate event at a five-star hotel.
3

to use money extravagantly on something, often for indulgence or luxury

transitive
  • She splurged her savings on a designer handbag she had always wanted.
  • After winning the lottery, he splurged most of his prize on a sleek, brand-new sports car.
  • The couple splurged a fortune on renovating their dream home.
  • Their earnings were splurged on an extravagant anniversary party, complete with fireworks.
  • Instead of saving, she splurged the inheritance on a rare and valuable book collection.
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