Splurge \Splurge\ (spl[^u]rj), n. A blustering demonstration, or great effort; a great display. [Slang, U.S.]

--Bartlett. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

Splurge \Splurge\, v. i. To make a great display in any way, especially in oratory. [Slang, U.S.]

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Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

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splurge

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

Splurge \Splurge\, n. A blustering demonstration, or great effort; a great display. [Slang, U.S.]

--Bartlett.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

Splurge \Splurge\, v. i. To make a great display in any way, especially in oratory. [Slang, U.S.]

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)