"spendthriftness" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From spendthrift + -ness. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|spendthrift|ness}} spendthrift + -ness Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} spendthriftness (uncountable)
  1. The condition of being a spendthrift; profligacy. Tags: uncountable
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