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prodigal

Prodigal describes spending money carelessly and foolishly. (adjective)

An example of prodigal is buying very expensive cars and homes.

Prodigal describes a person who left home, often under bad terms, and who then has a long-awaited and much celebrated return home. (noun)

An example of prodigal is a son who comes home to make peace with his father after a ten year fight.

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See prodigal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

See prodigal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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