Synonyms

impulse buying

British

noun

the buying of retail merchandise prompted by a whim on seeing the product displayed

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Other Word Forms

impulse buyer

noun

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Impulse buying is one of the biggest obstacles for people trying to achieve financial freedom.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 26, 2021

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