Definition of Shopaholic

1. Noun. A compulsive shopper. "Shopaholics can never resist a bargain"

Language type: Blend, Portmanteau, Portmanteau Word
Generic synonyms: Shopper

Definition of Shopaholic

1. Noun. One who shops very frequently. ¹

2. Noun. Common term applied to someone suffering from oniomania. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shopaholic

shop clerk
shop floor
shop girl
shop keeper
shop mechanic
shop right
shop steal
shop stealer
shop stealers
shop steward
shop stewards
shop talk
shop time
shop typhus
shop window
shopaholic (current term)
shopaholics
shopaholism
shopboard
shopboards
shopbook
shopbooks
shopboy
shopboys
shope
shopfloor
shopfloors
shopfront
shopfronts
shopful

Literary usage of Shopaholic

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Hollywood & the Best of Los Angeles Alive!by Robert White, Phyllis White by Robert White, Phyllis White (2002)
"... Moderate-Expensive A stylish boutique hotel (86 rooms) in the middle of Rodeo Drive, that shopaholic's heaven. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in ..."

2. Daytrips Eastern Australia: 60 One Day Adventures by Car, Rail Or Bus by James Postell (2004)
"But if you want to spend lots of beach/hiking time or are really a shopaholic, then divide the trips between the two ..."

3. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia by Bernard Joliat, Sonia Vian (2003)
"... leather goods, wooden carvings, green tea and spices will satisfy the most ardent shopaholic. Collectors will like to browse among old stamps, coins, ..."

4. Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia by Bernard Joliat, Sonia Vian (2003)
"... leather goods, wooden carvings, green tea and spices will satisfy the most ardent shopaholic. Collectors will like to browse among old stamps, coins, ..."

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