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splurchase 

The buying of something that you don't really need, or maybe even want, just because you think that buying SOMETHING will improve your mood. origin: "splurge"+"purchase".
After having a bad day:

"Hey, I think I'm going to buy this Matrix Revolutions on DVD."
"What?? Why the hell would you buy that??"
"I know. Don't worry about my sanity - it's just a splurchase."
splurchase by TexLonghorn August 22, 2012
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Spur of the moment purchase - an impulse buy often without thought or planning.

A 'spurchase' may lead to buyers remorse, and depending on what you spurchased, it may lead to ridicule, embarrassment and a trip back to the store for a refund.
Dude, I just spurchased a new camera!
Spurchase by makrin April 4, 2010
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sturchase 

1. a stoned purchase.
2. a purchase made while under the influence of marijuana.
Dude, that $8000 Persian rug I bought in China was such a sturchase!
sturchase by Rach Rocka July 21, 2012