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Grammar : Noun
Spell : oh-ver-spend
Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈspɛnd



Definition of overspending

Origin :
  • 1610s, "to wear out," from over- + spend. Meaning "to spend more than is necessary" is attested from 1857. Related: Overspent; overspending.
  • As in extravagancy : noun excess
  • As in prodigality : noun extravagance
  • As in profligacy : noun extravagance
  • As in wastefulness : noun extravagance
  • As in deficit spending : noun spending in excess of revenue or income
  • As in extravagance : noun indulgence; waste
Example sentences :
  • A pattern of overspending has been in place for half a century.
  • Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

Synonyms for overspending

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