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.

Spendeviate

Created by: tgulden

Pronunciation: spen-DEE-vee-8

Sentence: I bought this wicked pair of shoes to spendeviate my stress about my husband's affair.

Etymology: Spend - Alleviate

Points: 473

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