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SPENDTHRIFT

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Spendthrift.

How to pronounce spendthrift:

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Spendthrift - as a noun

Someone who spends money prodigally

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scattergoodspend-allspender
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
prodigalprofligatesquanderer
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Spendthrift - as an adjective satellite

Recklessly wasteful

Example: "Prodigal in their expenditures"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
extravagantprodigalprofligate

Spendthrift - as an adjective

Improvident, profligate, or wasteful.

Extravagant or lavish.

Example Sentences

"He inherited a fortune but was a spendthrift and quickly squandered it all."
"She is a spendthrift, always buying expensive clothes."
"The spendthrift lifestyle eventually left him with nothing."
"My spendthrift friend never saves any of her money."
"He regretted his spendthrift habits when he realized he was in debt."
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Word Game Points

Is SPENDTHRIFT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, spendthrift is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPENDTHRIFT has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is SPENDTHRIFT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, spendthrift is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPENDTHRIFT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is SPENDTHRIFT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, spendthrift is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPENDTHRIFT has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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