adj
spendthrift
Spendthrift (adj) means Improvident, profligate, or wasteful.
adj
1
Improvident, profligate, or wasteful.
2
Extravagant or lavish.
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Etymology
From spend + thrift (“(archaic) savings; profits; wealth”).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of spendthrift?
"spendthrift" (adj) means improvident, profligate, or wasteful.
What are the different meanings of spendthrift?
"spendthrift" has 2 main meanings: 1. Improvident, profligate, or wasteful; 2. Extravagant or lavish.