Phrase guide

big spender

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who frequently makes large purchases, especially of extravagant goods.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

one who spends lavishly and ostentatiously on entertainment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the last of the big spenders

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: high roller

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: spendthrift, spend-all, spender, scattergood

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: patser — one who makes large purchases
  • French: flambeur — one who makes large purchases
  • Latin: prōflīgātor — one who makes large purchases
  • Russian: мот (mot) — one who makes large purchases
  • Russian: транжи́р (tranžír) — one who makes large purchases
  • Russian: транжи́ра (tranžíra) — one who makes large purchases