What does "splurge" mean?
Splurge: A blustering demonstration, or great effort; a great display. [Slang, U.S.] Bartlett.
Additional senses
- 2.To make a great display in any way, especially in oratory. [Slang, U.S.] splurge on a new hi-fi system.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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