prodigal
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Britannica Dictionary definition of PRODIGAL
always used before a noun
formal
:
carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.
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a prodigal spender
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a prodigal lifestyle
prodigal son/daughter
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a son/daughter who leaves his or her parents to do things that they do not approve of but then feels sorry and returns home
— often used figuratively
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He left the company several years ago, but now the prodigal son has returned.
— prodigal
noun, plural prodigals [count]-
The prodigal [=prodigal son/daughter] has returned.
