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.

Splurchase

Created by: purpleartichokes

Pronunciation: splur-chuss

Sentence: After being dumped by Bob, though she could not afford it, Sue went out and made yet another splurchase of a Louis Vuitton handbag in an attempt to fill the void.

Etymology: splurge, purchase

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