splurge

[ splurj ]

verb (used without object)

, splurged, splurg·ing.

1. to indulge oneself in some luxury or pleasure, especially a costly one:

   They splurged on a trip to Europe.

2. to show off.

verb (used with object)

, splurged, splurg·ing.

1. to spend (money) lavishly or ostentatiously:

   He splurged thousands on the party.

noun

1. an ostentatious display, especially an extravagantly expensive one.

   Synonyms: spree, indulgence

splurge

/ splɜːdʒ /

noun

1. an ostentatious display, esp of wealth
2. a bout of unrestrained extravagance

verb

1. often foll by on to spend (money) unrestrainedly or extravagantly

Other Words From

• splurgi·ly adverb
• splurgy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of splurge¹

1820–30, Americanism; perhaps blend of splash and surge

Word History and Origins

Origin of splurge¹

C19: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Many customers are willing to splurge on Halloween, Levin said, especially because the holiday is so popular in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Definitely splurge on the steak, the star of the show as it should be.

From Salon

They worry influencers are pushing children to splurge on products that in some cases could cause damage to sensitive young skin, and are concerned the craze is kick-starting an unhealthy fixation with physical appearance.

From Los Angeles Times

For many concertgoers, Ye’s arrival was incentive enough to splurge on a trip south.

From Los Angeles Times

Once a simple pleasure, bacon is now a splurge that fewer and fewer can afford.

From Los Angeles Times