DEFINITION: v. To purchase a bauble, article of clothing, or major appliance, in order to alleviate anxiety or other psychological stress. Often leads to overspending. n. An item which has been purchased to fill an emotional void.

Dyspursal

Created by: petaj

Pronunciation: dis-PURSE-al

Sentence: Lenny dispersed all his life-savings with his chronic dyspursal, a downward spiral to bankruptcy

Etymology: dys (from dysfunctional) + purse (container for holding money) + dispersal (spreading widely)

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