/ ˈprɒdɪgl; NAmE ˈprɑːd-/ adjective
( formal , disapproving ) too willing to spend money or waste time, energy or materials
SYN extravagant
► prod·ig·al·ity / ˌprɒdɪˈgæləti; NAmE ˌprɑːd-/ noun [ U ]
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IDIOMS
- the / a prodigal (son)
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from late Latin prodigalis , from Latin prodigus lavish.