impulse buy

noun, verb — 2 senses

impulse buy

nounalso spelled impulse-buy
1

Something purchased spontaneously, without planning or thought.

Synonyms
impulse purchase, splurchase
Related terms
buyer's remorse

impulse-buy

verb
1

To purchase without thinking or planning.

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