Spendaholic

Pronunciation: /ˌspɛndəˈhɒlɪk/

Definitions of spendaholic

noun a person who is addicted to spending money excessively and irresponsibly

Example Sentences

A1 My friend is a spendaholic and always buys things she doesn't need.

A2 Being a spendaholic can lead to financial problems if not controlled.

B1 The spendaholic tendencies of my sister are causing strain on our family's budget.

B2 It's important for a spendaholic to seek help in order to manage their spending habits.

C1 The spendaholic behavior of the CEO led to the company's bankruptcy.

C2 Despite being a spendaholic, she managed to turn her life around and become financially stable.

Examples of spendaholic in a Sentence

formal The spendaholic individual struggled to keep their finances in check.

informal My friend is such a spendaholic, always buying the latest gadgets.

slang She's a total spendaholic, can't resist splurging on designer clothes.

figurative His reckless spending habits earned him the title of a spendaholic.

Grammatical Forms of spendaholic

• past tense: spent
• plural: spendaholics
• comparative: more spendaholic
• superlative: most spendaholic
• present tense: spendaholic
• future tense: will be spendaholic
• perfect tense: have been spendaholic
• continuous tense: is spendaholic
• singular: spendaholic
• positive degree: spendaholic
• infinitive: to spendaholic
• gerund: spendaholic
• participle: spendaholic

Origin and Evolution of spendaholic

First Known Use: 1982 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'spendaholic' is a blend of the words 'spend' and 'alcoholic', suggesting an addiction to spending money similar to an addiction to alcohol.

Evolution of the word: The term 'spendaholic' gained popularity in the 1980s during a time of increased consumerism and emphasis on material possessions. It is often used humorously to describe someone who has a compulsive tendency to spend money excessively.