squander
|squan-der|
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/ˈskwɑːndər/
🇬🇧
/ˈskwɒndə/
waste recklessly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'squander' originates from an unknown source, possibly Scandinavian, where it meant 'to scatter or disperse.'
Historical Evolution
'squander' appeared in the English language 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
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35