squanderer

squan·der

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [skwon-der]
- /ˈskwɒn dər/
- /ˈskwɒndərə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skwon-der]
- /ˈskwɒn dər/

Definitions of squanderer word

verb with object squanderer to spend or use (money, time, etc.) extravagantly or wastefully (often followed by away). 1
verb with object squanderer to scatter. 1
noun squanderer extravagant or wasteful expenditure. 1

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Origin of squanderer

First appearance:

before 1585

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1585-95; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Squanderer

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Squanderer

squanderer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

squanderer usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for squanderer

noun squanderer

dissipater — to scatter in various directions; disperse; dispel.
high-roller — a person who gambles for large stakes, as in a casino.
dissipator — One who, or that which, dissipates something.
improvident — not provident; lacking foresight; incautious; unwary.
imprudent — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.

All 6 Synonyms of squanderer