oniomania

/ɔːnaɪəˈmeɪniə/

Definitions

1. noun

an excessive or compulsive desire to acquire goods or possessions, often resulting in unmanageable debt or a cluttered living space.

“She struggled with oniomania and had to seek professional help to control her spending habits.”

2. noun

a psychological disorder characterized by compulsive buying or shopping behavior.

3. noun

an excessive or uncontrollable craving for something, especially consumer goods.

Synonyms

  • buying disorder
  • compulsive shopping
  • shopaholicism

Antonyms

  • asceticism
  • frugality