desire to shop; urge to buy
Refers to the feeling of wanting to go shopping or to purchase something. Often used when talking about consumer impulses.
When payday comes, I can't control my desire to shop.
She has a strong urge to buy things and often makes impulse purchases.
Compound of 買い物 (shopping) and 欲 (desire). The reading よく for 欲 is the standard on'yomi in such compounds.