oniomania

Jan. 26th, 2016 08:15 am
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oniomania (oh-nee-uh-MEY-nee-uh) - n., the uncontrollable urge to buy things.


A rare term, now generally called compulsive buying disorder. Coined from Greek roots ṓnios, for sale (from ōnos, price) + manía.

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