Spendthrift
['spen(d)θrɪft]
Definition
(n.) One who spends money profusely or improvidently; a prodigal; one who lavishes or wastes his estate. Also used figuratively.
(a.) Prodigal; extravagant; wasteful.
Edited by Horace
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Prodigal, squanderer, waster, UNTHRIFT.
Editor: Zeke
Definition
n. one who spends the savings of thrift: a prodigal.—adj. excessively lavish.
Typist: Nelly
Examples
- Or did he only seem to be a member of the ruling body, although in truth he was neither ruler nor subject, but just a spendthrift? Plato. The Republic.
- This practice is, in most cases, the expedient of a spendthrift, who, for a sum of ready money sells a future revenue of much greater value. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- As you say, he seemed to be a ruler, but was only a spendthrift. Plato. The Republic.
- This complaint, however, of the scarcity of money, is not always confined to improvident spendthrifts. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- They are themselves always, and without any exception, the greatest spendthrifts in the society. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
Typed by Evangeline