spendthrift
adjectiveHow many syllables in spendthrift?
There are 2 syllables in the word spendthrift.How to pronounce spendthrift:
Definition of spendthrift:
- spendthrift (adjective):
- recklessly wasteful.
Synonyms for spendthrift:
careless
extravagant
generous
high-rolling
lavish
liberal
philanthropic
philanthropical
prodigal
profligate
reckless
thriftless
unthrifty
wasteful
Antonyms for spendthrift:
baddy
beast
brute
budgeter
bully
caitiff
cheapo
cheapskate
cheese-parer
churl
curmudgeon
devil
economizer
evildoer
hoarder
hound
hunks
knave
mean person
meanie
meany
miscreant
miser
money-grubber
penny-pincher
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