Word for the habit of spending money on things that are not really needed
I know there is the word "spendthrift" — but what word denotes the habit of spending too much money or resources on things that are not essential?
Solution 1:
Any of these:
- Profligate (n./adj.)
- Squanderer (n)
- Prodigal (n./adj.)
- Waster (n)
- Wasteful (adj)
- Thriftless (adj)
Solution 2:
frivolous (adj.)
The frivolous lady would buy anything on a whim
Her frivolity knew no bounds