misspend
pronunciation
How to pronounce misspend in British English:
UK [ˌmɪsˈspend]
How to pronounce misspend in American English:
US [mɪsˈspɛnd]
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- Verb:
- spend time badly or unwisely
- spend (money or other resources) unwisely
Word Origin
- misspend (v.)
- also mis-spend, "to spend amiss or wastefully," late 14c.; see mis- (1) + spend. Related: Misspent, frequently coupled with youth; misspending.
Example
- 1. Their ability to misspend easily rivals the public sector .
- 2. Don 't misspend your emotion on him , he 'll not love you .