conspicuous consumption
conspicuous consumption
nounDefinition of CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION
: lavish or wasteful spending thought to enhance social prestige
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- a culture of conspicuous consumption
First Known Use of CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION
1899
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