Definitions for splurge

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Spelling: [splurj]

IPA: /splɜrdʒ/

Splurge is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 10 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 191 anagrams from letters in splurge (eglprsu).

Definitions for splurge

verb (used without object)

1. to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one:
2. to show off.

verb (used with object)

1. to spend (money) lavishly or ostentatiously:

noun

1. an ostentatious display, especially an extravagantly expensive one.

Origin of splurge

1820-30, Americanism; perhaps blend of splash and surge

Examples for splurge

I may make a splurge for another six months, for it is hard to give up.

The Caledonias have tried to make quite a splurge this year.

Many of them can splurge regularly on things that traditional families sometimes cannot, such as theater tickets.

There was no opportunity for him to splurge about from side to side of the pulpit, as some do.

Always a wealthy man, Washington was known to splurge on diversions for his family and guests.

Mothers-to-be covet it like a Birkin bag, and celebrity moms are known to splurge on it.

Someone closer to their maintenance weight may be able to splurge more often than someone just starting a diet.

I could see Schultz think, and revive, and splurge with his bets again.

And again, my dear Aurelia, I am afraid you are going to make a splurge.

The Founding Father had good reason to splurge after many Christmases that were lean on cheer.