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spendthrift | economize |

As a noun spendthrift

is someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully.

As an adjective spendthrift

is wasteful, improvident or profligate.

As a verb economize is

to practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).

spendthrift

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Someone who spends money improvidently or wastefully.
  • Synonyms

    * See also

    Derived terms

    * spendthrift trust

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Wasteful, improvident or profligate.
  • Lavish or extravagant.
  • economize

    English

    Alternative forms

    * economise (UK) * (obsolete) * (archaic)

    Verb

    (economiz)
  • To practice being economical (by using things sparingly or in moderation, and by avoiding waste or extravagance).
  • To be frugal.
  • Derived terms

    * economization * economizer