prodigal /ˈprɑːdɪgəl/ adjective Learner's definition of PRODIGAL
always used before a noun formal
: carelessly and foolishly spending money, time, etc.浪费的；挥霍的
prodigal son/daughter
: a son/daughter who leaves his or her parents to do things that they do not approve of but then feels sorry and returns home回头的浪子；悔悟回家的女儿 —
often used figuratively常用作比喻
— prodigal
noun, plural prodigals [count]