small indulgence syndrome
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Slang for spending money on small luxuries and frivolous purchases when hard economic times prevent purchasing big-ticket items such as cars, houses, and expensive vacations. Coined by cultural trend watcher Faith Popcorn.
See also : dustbuster receipt porn
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