a person who spends money in an extravagant, irresponsible way.
spend+thrift
Shared component: spend · to pay out
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spend
to pay out
Related forms: spend · 5 words in this dictionary
Related words
Shared components, not spelling prefixesA person who spends money, especially in a specified way.
spend+er
Shared component: spend · to pay out
To spend time or money foolishly or wastefully.
mis+spend
Shared component: spend · to pay out
The act of using money to pay for goods or services.
spend+ing
Shared component: spend · to pay out
tax-and-spendExtended relation
Used to describe a government policy or political ideology that is characterized by high levels of taxation and public expenditure.
Extended relation: spend · to pay out