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prodigal

Definition

  • noun: one who spends or gives lavishly and foolishly
  • adjective: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.
  • adjective: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure
  • often used with 'of'
  • synonyms: squandering, extravagant, wasteful

Examples

  • He left the company several years ago, but now the 'prodigal son' has returned.

  • The 'prodigal' [='prodigal son/daughter'] has returned.

  • a 'prodigal' lifestyle

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Dusty, why don't you explain to Melissa... ...why you're the way you are. Come on. Man, Jo's going to wig when she sees he's back. I'm not back. The prodigal son returns. Hi, Joey. Hiya, Jo. I'm happy you found us. How you doing? It's going good. You see the sky today? She's really talking. Catch. (..)
    1996 Twister