noun
cardholic; credit-dependent person
Refers to someone who relies excessively on credit cards, often leading to financial trouble. A relatively recent loanword used in personal finance contexts.
彼はカードホリックで、毎月支払いに追われている。
He is a cardholic and struggles with payments every month.
カードホリックにならないように、使いすぎに注意しよう。
Let's be careful not to overspend so we don't become cardholics.