splurge
3 synonyms for splurge, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To spend money freely and extravagantly.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To spend money freely and extravagantly.
“We splurged on a fancy dinner for our anniversary.”
How to use splurge
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
splurge on
a little splurge
Etymology
Possibly a blend of splash and surge, originating in American English and thought to be imitative in origin.
Full origin of splurge →Frequently asked questions
What does “splurge” mean?
The word “splurge” means to spend money freely and extravagantly. In plain terms, to spend generously on something indulgent, or the indulgent purchase itself.
How do you pronounce “splurge”?
“Splurge” is pronounced splurj (/splɝd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “splurge” in a sentence?
Here is “splurge” used in a sentence: “We splurged on a fancy dinner for our anniversary.”
What part of speech is “splurge”?
Depending on how it is used, “splurge” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “splurge” have?
“Splurge” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to spend money freely and extravagantly.
