Oniomaniac

Oniomaniac, contrary to what it sounds like, is actually a person who is a compulsive shopper. With root words coming from the Greek language, rather than English, the word has actually confused some people with an over zealous love for onions. The term actually hit the Internet trends on Google in February 2009, primarily because of its association with the release of the movie Confessions of a Shopaholic.

The main character of the movie, Rebecca Bloomwood, is an oniomaniac. The plot of the film revolves around her uncontrollable shopping habits and subsequent struggle to pay of credit card bills. Bloomwood is obsessed with designer clothing and maxes out her credit cards to buy them. She struggles to fit into a new job, control her spending and turn her life around. Bloomwood is played by actress Isla Fisher. The movie debuts on February 13, 2009.