Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prodigo

noun
/ˈprɒdɪɡoʊ/
Definition
A person who spends money or resources freely and recklessly; a spendthrift.
Examples
  • After winning the lottery, he became a prodigo, throwing lavish parties every weekend.
  • The prodigo lifestyle eventually led to bankruptcy.
Meaning
The term ‘prodigo’ typically describes someone who is overly generous and extravagant, often leading to financial irresponsibility.
Synonyms
  • Wasteful
  • Squanderer
  • Extravagant
  • Spendthrift