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