Meaning of spendicitis | Babel Free

Definitions

Excessive spending viewed as a medical disorder.

humorous, uncountable

Examples

“If you have spendicitis, put a padlock upon your purse, for it is better to starve to death than to live a spendthrift.”

“The way taxes, licenses and truck fees have been boosted in California the past year, it appears our representatives have been afflicted with a very bad case of spendicitis.”

“This can cause spendicitis. This disease warps your brain into thinking that if your credit card still clears a transaction, you'll probably have enough money to cover it . . . someday.”

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