Definition

A person who spends more money than they should or can afford.

Example

She is an overspender, always buying things she doesn't need.

Conversation

I realized I might be an overspender lately.

Really? What have you been spending on?

Mostly clothes and gadgets that I don’t even need.

Maybe you should set a budget to avoid being an overspender.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overspender → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "spend" (from Old English "spendan", meaning to expend or use money). The word "overspender" refers to someone who excessively spends money beyond their means.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who spends money 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why an overspender is someone who spends too much.

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