/bo-ta-RA-te/
A person who spends money recklessly and irresponsibly, throwing it away without any thought for the future. A spendthrift who can burn through a paycheck before the week is out.
Example
"That spendthrift blew his entire salary in one night."
"Don't be reckless with money, save something each month."
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/bo-ta-RA-te/
A person who spends money recklessly and irresponsibly, throwing it away without any thought for the future. A spendthrift who can burn through a paycheck before the week is out.
Example
"That spendthrift blew his entire salary in one night."
"Don't be reckless with money, save something each month."
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Regional synonyms: