oniomania

English

/əʊnɪə(ʊ)ˈmeɪnɪə/

noun
Definitions
  • (psychology) An abnormal impulse to buy things, or a condition characterised by such impulses.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ὤνιος (for sale) derived from German Oniomanie.

Origin

German (Berlin)

Oniomanie

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