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squandering

|squan/der/ing|

🇺🇸

/ˈskwɑːndərɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈskwɒndərɪŋ/

(squander)

waste recklessly

Base Form	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
squander	squanderers	squanders	squandered	squandered	squandering

Etymology

Etymology Information

'squander' originates from an unknown origin, possibly Scandinavian, where it meant 'to scatter or disperse.'

Historical Evolution

'Squander' appeared in English in the 16th century, maintaining its meaning of 'wasting or scattering resources.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to scatter or disperse,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'wasting resources recklessly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to waste something, especially money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner.

He was squandering his inheritance on luxury cars.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41