impulse buy
/ˈɪmpʌls ˌbaɪ/
noun
- An item purchased on a sudden whim without prior planning.
- Her shopping cart was full of impulse-buys from the sale rack.
- That expensive watch was an impulse-buy I later regretted.
- Stores place candy near the register to encourage impulse-buys.
verb
- To purchase something suddenly without planning, usually because of a strong desire or attractive display.
- Try not to impulse-buy when you're feeling stressed.
- He impulse-bought a new phone after seeing the advertisement.
- She tends to impulse-buy snacks at the checkout counter.
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