spendthrifts

Definition of spendthriftsnext
plural of spendthrift
as in spenders
someone who carelessly spends money the spendthrift managed to blow all of his inheritance in a single year

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Noun
  • Although there will be salary exceptions such as veteran minimum contracts to help fill a spot or two, the Magic won’t be able to be heavy spenders in free agency in their current financial situation.
    Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
  • The other top spenders were the Illinois Network of Charter Schools and Urban Center.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Include categories for deep work, admin tasks, communication, and time wasters.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
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“Spendthrifts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spendthrifts. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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