splurge

[splurj]

verb (used without object)

splurged, splurging 

1. to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one.

   They splurged on a trip to Europe.

2. to show off.

verb (used with object)

splurged, splurging 

1. to spend (money) lavishly or ostentatiously.

   He splurged thousands on the party.

noun

1. an ostentatious display, especially an extravagantly expensive one.

   Synonyms: spree, indulgence

splurge

/ splɜːdʒ /

noun

1. an ostentatious display, esp of wealth

2. a bout of unrestrained extravagance

verb

1. (often foll by on) to spend (money) unrestrainedly or extravagantly

Other Word Forms

• splurgily adverb
• splurgy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of splurge¹

1820–30, perhaps blend of splash and surge

Word History and Origins

Origin of splurge¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Of course, for many shoppers on Friday, the pilgrimage to splurge at the local mall was about more than saving.

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A relative who hosts huge dinners for her extended family splurges the next day: hiring a housekeeper to come and going out to get a mani-pedi, 10-minute back and neck massage.

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A splurge of U.S. business and investment ties?

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Maybe you can’t splurge on shopping trips, but can also cut down on subscription services or cable TV.

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People are splurging less on gifts for themselves, Bath & Body Works CEO Daniel Heaf said.

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