verb

splurge

splurj

Splurge (verb) means to spend money freely and extravagantly. Example: “We splurged on a fancy dinner for our anniversary.”

verb

To spend money freely and extravagantly.

"We splurged on a fancy dinner for our anniversary."

"She splurged on a new laptop even though she couldn't really afford it."

noun

An instance of extravagant spending or indulgence.

"The vacation was a rare splurge for them."

How to use splurge

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo spend generously on something indulgent, or the indulgent purchase itself.

Common pairings

splurge on a little splurge

Word forms

splurged past tense, splurges plural, splurges singular

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Etymology

Possibly a blend of splash and surge, originating in American English and thought to be imitative in origin.

Synonyms

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Rhymes for splurge

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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.

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