spendthrift

noun
UK: /ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/
US: /ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/

  1. A person who spends money wastefully or recklessly.

    1. He's a spendthrift; he buys things he doesn't need.
    2. My brother is a spendthrift, often buying expensive gadgets and then regretting it.

Synonyms

prodigal extravagant wasteful
spendthrift adjective

  1. Wasteful and extravagant with money; characterized by spending money freely and irresponsibly.

    1. He was spendthrift and soon used all money.
    2. Her spendthrift habits quickly depleted her inheritance, leaving her with nothing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "spendthrift" is /ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/ in British English and /ˈspɛnd.θrɪft/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "spendthrift": prodigal, extravagant, wasteful.

Example usage of "spendthrift": "He's a spendthrift; he buys things he doesn't need.". More examples on the page.