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Definition of shopaholic

shopaholic

/ˌʃɑː.pəˈhɑː.lɪk/
shop · a · hol · ic
Plural:shopaholics
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Adjective:shopaholic
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shopaholic Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person considered to be addicted to shopping; a compulsive or enthusiastic shopper.

Example

"As a self-confessed shopaholic, she struggled to walk past the department store sales without buying another pair of shoes."

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• adjective

1

Having a compulsive urge or strong enthusiasm for shopping; characteristic of a compulsive shopper.

Example

"Her shopaholic tendencies quickly drained the savings she had set aside for her vacation."

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• Rhymes for shopaholic

• Nearby Words

shooting star
shootout
shop
shopaholic
shopfloor
shopfront
shopgirl

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 20th century (around the 1980s) as an informal blend of 'shop' and the suffix '-aholic' (extracted from 'alcoholic' and popularized by 'workaholic').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shopaholic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shopaholic
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