First Known Use: 1830
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1splurge
noun \ˈsplərj\
Definition of SPLURGE
: an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure
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Origin of SPLURGE
perhaps blend of splash and surge
2splurge
verb
: to spend more money than usual on something for yourself
splurgedsplurg·ing
Full Definition of SPLURGE
intransitive verb
1
: to make a splurge
2
: to indulge oneself extravagantly —often used with on <splurge on a new dress>
transitive verb
: to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously
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First Known Use of SPLURGE
1843
SPLURGING Defined for Kids
splurge
verb \ˈsplərj\
splurgedsplurg·ing
Definition of SPLURGE for Kids
: to spend lavishly or give in to indulgence <I decided to splurge and order a banana split.>
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