Splurge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /splɜːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Splurge is a verb meaning (ambitransitive) To (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.
Meaning
(ambitransitive) To (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.
More Meanings
- (ambitransitive) To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money.
- (intransitive) To produce an extravagant or ostentatious display.
- An extravagant or ostentatious display.
- An extravagant indulgence; a spending spree.
Example Sentences
The tomato sauce was splurged all over the chips.
They decided to splurge on the biggest banana split for dessert.
I could see Schultz think, and revive, and splurge with his bets again.
Fans flew across the country, stayed in hotels, ate meals out, and splurged on everything from sweatshirts to limited-edition vinyl, with the average Eras attendee reportedly spending nearly $1,300.
Word Forms
- splurges
- splurging
- splurged
Synonyms for splurge
Depending on context, synonyms include fling.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fling, spurlge, spurt, gush, outgush, surge.
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