spendy


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spend·y

 (spĕn′dē)
adj. Informal
Expensive; costly.
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spendy

(ˈspɛndɪ)
adj, spendier or spendiest
US expensive
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With at least half a dozen luxury real estate projects in development, the prices of these existing luxury apartments are up for adjustment, but in the meantime, buyers should be prepared to pay a premium compared to their less spendy neighbours, stated the report.
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