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conspicuous consumption
noun
: the act or practice of spending money on expensive things that are not necessary in order to impress other people
Full Definition of CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION
: lavish or wasteful spending thought to enhance social prestige
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First Known Use of CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION
1899
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