compulsive purchaser
[/kəmˈpʌlsɪv ˈpɜːrtʃəsər/]
nounpl: compulsive purchasers
comprador compulsivo
1. A person who has an irresistible urge to buy things, often beyond their financial means or actual needs, as a result of psychological compulsion or behavioral addiction
The compulsive purchaser couldn't resist buying clothes even though her closet was already full.
O comprador compulsivo não conseguia resistir a comprar roupas mesmo que seu guarda-roupa já estivesse cheio.
2. An individual who engages in shopping addiction, using purchases as a coping mechanism for emotional distress
As a compulsive purchaser, she turned to online shopping whenever she felt anxious.
Como compradora compulsiva, ela recorria às compras online sempre que se sentia ansiosa.
In Brazil, compulsive purchasing is often addressed in psychology and consumerism discussions, particularly regarding credit card debt and middle-class consumption patterns. The term reflects growing concerns about behavioral addictions in consumer societies. In the USA, the concept is frequently discussed in mental health contexts and is sometimes referred to as 'oniomania,' a recognized behavioral addiction. Shopping addiction is more openly discussed in American popular culture and psychology.
NYC Slang
shop 'til you drop enthusiast; chronic shopper
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