Shopaholic

/ʃəˈpɑːhəˌlɪk/

noun

A person who has an obsession with shopping and often spends excessive amounts of money on items.

She considers herself a shopaholic because she can't resist buying new clothes every weekend.

Informal

retail therapy,excessive spending,compulsive buyer

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Pro Tip 1/3

Understanding shopping habits can reveal a lot about personal behavior and stress management.

Many cultures use shopping as a form of escape.

Pro Tip 2/3

While 'shopaholic' is often used humorously, be cautious of its connotations in discussing someone's financial responsibilities.

Make sure to consider the context in any discussion.

Pro Tip 3/3

Avoid using 'shopaholic' in a derogatory way in serious discussions about someone's finance problems.

Use discretion when addressing this term in sensitive situations.

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