PRODIGAL
\pɹˈɒdɪɡə͡l], \pɹˈɒdɪɡəl], \p_ɹ_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_ɡ_əl]\
Definitions of PRODIGAL
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Given to extravagant expenditure; expending money or other things without necessity; recklessly or viciously profuse; lavish; wasteful; not frugal or economical; as, a prodigal man; the prodigal son; prodigal giving; prodigal expenses.
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By William Dodge Lewis, Edgar Arthur Singer
By James Champlin Fernald
By Daniel Lyons
By William Hand Browne, Samuel Stehman Haldeman
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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Given to reckless or unnecessary expenditure, as of money, strength, &c.; lavish; profusely liberal; not frugal.
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One who is profuse and lavish; a waster; a spendthrift.
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.
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n. One who expends money extravagantly or without necessity ; a spendthrift.
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