Splurge — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈsplərj/

Meaning & Definition of Splurge

Splurge (noun)

  1. an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure

Splurge (verb)

  1. to make a splurge
  2. to indulge oneself extravagantly —often used with on
  3. to spend extravagantly or ostentatiously

Splurge (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to spend more money than usual on something for yourself

    "You should let yourself splurge once in a while."

    similar: consume, deplete, exhaust, impoverish, overspend, shoot, blow, dissipate, fiddle away, fritter (away), lavish, lose, misspend, run through, spend, squander, throw away, trifle (away), waste, indulge, overindulge, disburse, expend, lay out
    opposite: preserve, protect, save, hoard, lay up, conserve, economize, scrimp, skimp

Splurge (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in luxury, indulgence

    similar: indulgence, luxury, extravagance, prodigality, waste, loss, wastage, dissipation, profligacy, profusion, squandering, wastefulness, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill
    opposite: necessity, belt-tightening, conservation, economizing, economy, frugality, parsimony, penny-pinching, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrift, austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance, temperateness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Splurge

The most common words with a similar meaning to Splurge:

consume, deplete, exhaust, impoverish, overspend, shoot, blow, dissipate, fiddle away, fritter (away), lavish, lose, misspend, run through, spend, squander, throw away, trifle (away), waste, indulge, overindulge, disburse, expend, lay out, indulgence, luxury, extravagance, prodigality, loss, wastage, dissipation, profligacy, profusion, squandering, wastefulness, overindulgence, self-indulgence, excess, immoderacy, overkill

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Splurge

Words with the opposite meaning of Splurge:

preserve, protect, save, hoard, lay up, conserve, economize, scrimp, skimp, necessity, belt-tightening, conservation, economizing, economy, frugality, parsimony, penny-pinching, saving, scrimping, skimping, thrift, austerity, moderation, restraint, temperance, temperateness

Word Forms of Splurge

Inflections: splurged, splurging

Origin & Etymology of Splurge

perhaps blend of splash and surge

First known use: 1828

Frequently Asked Questions about Splurge

What does "Splurge" mean?

"Splurge" means an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an ostentatious effort, display, or expenditure. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Splurge"?

Other words for "Splurge" include consume, deplete, exhaust, impoverish, overspend, shoot, blow and dissipate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Splurge" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Splurge"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Splurge". Common alternatives include consume, deplete, exhaust, impoverish, overspend, shoot, blow, dissipate, fiddle away and fritter (away).

What is the opposite of "Splurge"?

Antonyms of "Splurge" include preserve, protect, save, hoard, lay up, conserve, economize and scrimp.

How do you use "Splurge" in a sentence?

Examples of "Splurge" in a sentence: "You should let yourself splurge once in a while.".

Is "Splurge" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Splurge" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Splurge"?

"Splurge" is pronounced /ˈsplərj/.

What is the origin of the word "Splurge"?

"Splurge" comes from perhaps blend of splash and surge. First known use: 1828.