Scattergood (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who spends money prodigally.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young heir was known as a scattergood, throwing lavish parties and buying expensive cars on a whim.
- Her scattergood tendencies had left her deeply in debt by the time she was 25.
- After winning the lottery, John became a notorious scattergood, spending millions on frivolous indulgences.
- The company's CEO was a scattergood, investing in ill-conceived projects and lavish office renovations.
- Despite her modest salary, Sarah was a scattergood, always treating her friends to expensive dinners and weekend getaways.