spending

Etymology 1

From Middle English spendyng, spendynge, from Old English spendung (“spending”), equivalent to spend + -ing. Cognate with German Spendung (“contribution, donation”).

noun

  1. (uncountable) gerund of spend, expenditure.
  2. An amount that has been, or is planned to be spent.
    excessive spendings

Etymology 2

From spend + -ing.

verb

  1. present participle and gerund of spend

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