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Definition of Spendthrift
1. Noun. Someone who spends money prodigally.
Exact synonyms: Scattergood, Spend-all, Spender
Generic synonyms: Prodigal, Profligate, Squanderer
Specialized synonyms: Big Spender, High Roller
Derivative terms: Spend
Generic synonyms: Prodigal, Profligate, Squanderer
Specialized synonyms: Big Spender, High Roller
Derivative terms: Spend
2. Adjective. Recklessly wasteful. "Prodigal in their expenditures"
Exact synonyms: Extravagant, Prodigal, Profligate
Similar to: Wasteful
Derivative terms: Extravagance, Extravagance, Prodigal, Prodigality, Prodigality, Profligate
Similar to: Wasteful
Derivative terms: Extravagance, Extravagance, Prodigal, Prodigality, Prodigality, Profligate
Definition of Spendthrift
1. n. One who spends money profusely or improvidently; a prodigal; one who lavishes or wastes his estate. Also used figuratively.
2. a. Prodigal; extravagant; wasteful.
Definition of Spendthrift
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Medical Definition of Spendthrift
1. One who spends money profusely or improvidently; a prodigal; one who lavishes or wastes his estate. Also used figuratively. "A woman who was a generous spendthrift of life." (Mrs. R. H. Davis) Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)