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In some senses, splurge is marked as informal. Watch for register when choosing this word.
splurge
UK /splɜːd͡ʒ/ US /splɝd͡ʒ/
verb 3noun 2
Collocations
3VERB + SPLURGE
chose, decided, don't, need, think, told
SPLURGE + NOUN
luxury
PREP.
on
Definitions
verb
1
To (cause to) gush; to flow or move in a rush.
The tomato sauce was splurged all over the chips.
But the steamboats come in their time ; and I am sure that I address a large crowd of sympathizing auditors, now that I come to speak of the magnificent old "Fanny," spluttering and paddling, and splurging up to the little wharf under the lea of Peppers Hill, where the pine wood lay piled in fabulous quantities.
2
To spend lavishly or extravagantly, especially money.
They decided to splurge on the biggest banana split for dessert.
I could see Schultz think, and revive, and splurge with his bets again.
3
To produce an extravagant or ostentatious display.
noun
1
An extravagant or ostentatious display.
2
An extravagant indulgence; a spending spree.
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Idioms & Phrases
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The tomato sauce was splurged all over the chips.
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But the steamboats come in their time ; and I am sure that I address a large crowd of sympathizing auditors, now that I come to speak of the magnificent old "Fanny," spluttering and paddling, and splu
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She waited a moment, quivering with the expectation of her husband's answer; then, as none came except the silent darkening of his face, she walked to the door and turned round to fling back: "Of cour
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Honey, I know the budget is tight, but do you think we could splurge a bit and have a night out at a fancy restaurant this weekend?
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I had thought of buying a used car, but since I'm earning a decent amount of money now, I decided to splurge and buy a new one.
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After Tom was promoted to managing director, Mary told him to splurge on the made-to-measure Italian suit he'd always wanted but never before could afford.
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