spendthrift

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spendthrift

(noun)

Meaning

one who spends money wastefully

Example

"Despite his wealthy background, James was a spendthrift who often squandered his inheritance."

Synonyms

profligateextravagantwaster

Antonyms

thriftyfrugalsaver

More about this word

Word origin
From Middle English, combining 'spend' and 'thrift'.
Related word forms
  • adjective: spendthrifty

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