Oniomania

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /əʊnɪə(ÊŠ)ˈmeɪnɪə/

Origin

From Ancient Greek ὤνιος ("for sale") + -mania, after German Oniomanie.

Full definition of oniomania

Noun

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