Squander
To waste something (such as money, time, or opportunities) by using it carelessly or foolishly.
verbSquander
To waste something (such as money, time, or opportunities) by using it carelessly or foolishly.
verbImagine This
Imagine you have a fixed monthly budget. You impulsively buy gadgets and trendy outfits, and by month’s end your money is gone, with nothing useful to show for it.
Sounds Like
SKWAN-der
Looks Like
Looks like: the imagery evokes 'wander' and 'squad' — a group wandering away with resources.
Remember This
Common collocations include squander time, squander money, and squander opportunities. It often describes wasting valuable resources rather than merely spending.
Other Forms
Connect With
waste, misuse, dissipate, fritter away, mis-spend
Note
Always specify what is being wasted (time, money, opportunities). Do not confuse squander with simply spending; squander implies foolish or reckless waste.