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Spendthrift Definition & Meaning

spendthrift
adjective
  1. recklessly wasteful; "prodigal in their expenditures"
noun
  1. someone who spends money prodigally

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Frequently asked questions

What does spendthrift mean?
recklessly wasteful; "prodigal in their expenditures" someone who spends money prodigally
What part of speech is spendthrift?
Spendthrift is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does spendthrift have?
Spendthrift has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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