impulse buying
noun
the buying of retail merchandise prompted by a whim on seeing the product displayed
impulse buyer
-
a word derived from
impulse buying.
Example Sentences
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He is an impulse buyer, has ADHD, and, I suspect, high-functioning autism.
From Slate ● Nov. 14, 2022
After cursory deliberation—Bill was almost always an impulse buyer, rarely the comparison shopper—he accepted three offers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2016
Ultimately, Mr Skelly says all firms need to decide which audience they're targeting: the hungry impulse buyer in a local newsagent, or the more discerning customer who treats chocolate as a luxury.
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2015
