impulse shopper
[/ˈɪmpʌls ˈʃɑːpər/]
nounpl: impulse shoppers
comprador por impulso
1. A person who makes unplanned purchases without deliberation, driven by sudden desire or emotion rather than necessity or budget planning
She is an impulse shopper who often buys things she doesn't need when browsing online stores.
Ela é uma compradora por impulso que frequentemente compra coisas que não precisa ao navegar em lojas online.
2. A consumer who tends to shop reactively based on immediate gratification rather than rational planning or list preparation
Every impulse shopper has experienced the regret of unnecessary purchases at the checkout.
Todo comprador por impulso já experimentou o arrependimento de compras desnecessárias no caixa.
The term 'impulse shopper' reflects modern consumer culture in both the USA and Brazil, increasingly relevant with e-commerce and mobile shopping. In Brazil, 'comprador por impulso' is commonly discussed in psychology, marketing, and financial literacy contexts, especially regarding credit card debt. American retail culture has popularized strategies like point-of-sale displays specifically targeting impulse shoppers, a phenomenon now mirrored in Brazilian shopping centers and digital platforms.
NYC Slang
retail junkie; chronic shopper; mall rat
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