adj
spendthrift
Spendthrift (adj) means Careless with money; wasteful.
adj
1
Careless with money; wasteful.
2
Extravagant; spending far more than is needed.
"This feels like a significant league title in more ways than one. It is now 14 years since Roman Abramovich emerged as an spendthrift presence in west London."
— Barney Ronay, Antonio Conte’s brilliance has turned Chelsea’s pop-up team into champions (2017)
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Etymology
Formed from spend and thrift, thrift here carrying its archaic sense of "savings; profits; wealth".
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What is the meaning of spendthrift?
"spendthrift" (adj) means careless with money; wasteful.
What is another word for spendthrift?
Other words for "spendthrift" include prodigal, extravagant, profligate.
What is the opposite of spendthrift?
Opposites of "spendthrift" include frugal, thrifty.
What are the different meanings of spendthrift?
"spendthrift" has 2 main meanings: 1. Careless with money; wasteful; 2. Extravagant; spending far more than is needed.
