Wastrel

Pronunciation: /ˈwæstɹɪl/

Wastrel (noun)

  1. A person who spends money or uses time carelessly, so resources are wasted.
  2. A person who lives without responsibility and wastes money, often causing problems for others.

Examples

  • He is a wastrel who throws away good food.
  • They blame the wastrel for wasting money on useless things.