shopping binge

[ˈʃɑːpɪŋ bɪndʒ]

nounpl: shopping binges

compulsão por compras, surto de compras, consumo desenfreado

1. A period of uncontrolled or excessive shopping, often driven by emotional impulses rather than necessity

After her breakup, she went on a shopping binge and spent thousands of dollars.

Após o término do relacionamento, ela entrou em uma compulsão por compras e gastou milhares de dólares.

2. An episode of indulgent purchasing behavior, typically involving buying multiple items in a short period

The sale triggered a shopping binge among eager customers.

A promoção desencadeou um surto de compras entre clientes ansiosos.

NYC Slang

shopping spree, retail rampage

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General Brazilian

surto de compras, compulsão por compras

Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese

São Paulo

surto de compras, compulsão de consumo

Urban, commonly used in metropolitan areas

Portugal

consumo desenfreado, arroubo de compras

Less common expression, more formal alternatives preferred

go on a shopping spree

hit the stores

shop till you drop

retail therapy

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