shoppingimpulse

noun
UK /ˈʃɒpɪŋ ˈɪmpʌls/
US /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ ˈɪmpʌls/

A sudden feeling that makes you want to buy something right away.

She felt a shopping impulse and bought a new hat even though she didn't need one.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A quick wish to buy things without planning ahead.

His shopping impulse led him to grab candy at the checkout line.

3. The strong pull to spend money on things you see.

The sale signs triggered a shopping impulse in the crowd.

4. A brief urge to purchase something you just noticed.

She resisted the shopping impulse when she saw the expensive shoes.