Spendthrift (Noun)
Meaning
Someone who spends money prodigally.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Her spendthrift ways had left her with a mountain of debt and a dwindling bank account.
- After inheriting a large sum of money, he became a spendthrift, blowing it all on lavish vacations and expensive cars.
- His friends and family tried to warn him about his spendthrift tendencies, but he just couldn't seem to resist the urge to splurge.
- The company's spendthrift CEO was notorious for his extravagant spending habits, which ultimately led to the company's financial downfall.
- Despite her parents' warnings, she turned out to be a spendthrift, constantly maxing out her credit cards on designer clothes and luxury items.