Definition

A person who spends more money than they earn, leading to a decrease in savings.

Example

As a dissaver, she often found herself in debt due to her excessive spending habits.

Conversation

I heard you had to cut back on spending this month.

Yeah, I've been a bit of a dissaver lately.

It's tough to keep track of finances sometimes, isn't it?

Definitely! I need to find a better balance.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

This word originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' (meaning apart or away) and the root 'saver' (from Old French 'sauver', meaning to save). The word 'dissaver' refers to the act of taking away or negating something that has been saved or preserved.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning 'apart' and 'saver' meaning 'to save' — this helps you remember that 'dissaver' means to take away what has been saved.

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