Spendthrift

Pronunciation: /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

Spendthrift (noun)

  1. A person who uses money carelessly and quickly.

Examples

  • The spendthrift quickly emptied his bank account.
  • Being a spendthrift, she often bought things she didn't need.

Common collocations: reckless spendthrift, act like a spendthrift, typical spendthrift behavior