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squander(dictionary)

squander (iou)



squander verb & noun. L16.
[Origin unkn.]
A. verb.
verb trans. (usu. in pass.) & intrans. Scatter or disperse in various directions or over a wide area. L16.
b. verb trans. In pass. Brought to disintegration or dissolution. E-M17.
c. verb intrans. Roam about, wander. M17.
verb trans. Spend recklessly or lavishly; use in a wasteful manner. Also foll. by away. L16.
G. Borrow They considered the time occupied in learning as so much squandered away. H. James He had squandered a substantial fortune. M. Holroyd A thoughtless squandering of his natural gifts. M. Lane He squandered all the money..on drink.
b. noun. (An instance of) reckless or lavish expenditure. E18.
Comb. (of verb & noun): squander-bug colloq. a symbol of reckless extravagance; a person who squanders money etc.; squanderlust US slang a strong desire to spend money or waste assets; squandermania; squandermania colloq. an obsession for squandering money etc.; wasteful use of assets.
squanderer noun E17.
squandering ppl adjective (a) spending recklessly or lavishly; (b) (now dial.) straggling: L16.