Meaning of the word spendthrift in English
What does spendthrift mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
spendthrift
US /ˈspend.θrɪft/
UK /ˈspend.θrɪft/
Noun
1.
someone who spends a lot of money in a way that wastes it:
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Max was a spendthrift and a heavy gambler.
Adjective
1.
spending a lot of money in a way that wastes it:
Example:
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He struggled to support a large family that included his spendthrift father.
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