Verboticism: Impenditure

'But I've already shown you every shoe in the store...'

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.

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Impenditure

Created by: ToblerOne

Pronunciation: Im-pen-di-ture

Sentence: Joan's impenditure at the mall left her bank statement dissapointing.

Etymology: Impulse + Expenditure

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