Spree: meaning, definitions and examples
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spree
[ spriː ]
shopping, spending
A spree refers to a lively outing or event characterized by a lot of activity, particularly shopping or spending money extravagantly over a short period of time. It can also imply a period of indulgence or enjoyment beyond normal limits.
Synonyms
binge, excess, fling, indulgence.
Examples of usage
- She went on a shopping spree for the holidays.
- He had a spending spree after receiving his bonus.
- They enjoyed a wild spree at the amusement park.
- The company organized a spree to celebrate the successful quarter.
to indulge, to spend
To spree means to engage in a period of excessive or indulgent activity, often related to spending money or enjoying oneself. It suggests a carefree and sometimes reckless attitude towards spending or enjoyment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They decided to spree at the mall this weekend.
- After getting paid, she sprees on new clothes.
- He sprees on various activities during his vacation.
Translations
Translations of the word "spree" in other languages:
🇵🇹 festa
- farra
- descontrolado
🇮🇳 जश्न
- मौज
- उन्माद
🇩🇪 Rausch
- Fest
- Ausschweifung
🇮🇩 pesta
- kesenangan
- kebebasan
🇺🇦 свято
- гулянка
- розгул
🇵🇱 impreza
- hulanka
- szaleństwo
🇯🇵 スプリー
- バカ騒ぎ
- 祭り
🇫🇷 fête
- orgie
- déconne
🇪🇸 fiesta
- juerga
- descontrol
🇹🇷 şenlik
- eğlence
- taşkınlık
🇰🇷 잔치
- 흥청망청
- 축제
🇸🇦 حفلة
- انغماس
- هياج
🇨🇿 oslav
- rozmařilost
- veselí
🇸🇰 oslava
- zábava
- rozmaitosť
🇨🇳 狂欢
- 盛宴
- 派对
🇸🇮 praznovanje
- veselje
- razuzdanost
🇮🇸 veisla
- gleði
- óreiða
🇰🇿 мейрам
- қуаныш
- шектен шығу
🇬🇪 წვეულება
- გართობა
- გადამეტება
🇦🇿 şənlik
- əyləncə
- aşırıya qaçma
🇲🇽 fiesta
- juerga
- descontrol
Etymology
The word 'spree' has its origins in the early 19th century and is believed to derive from the Scottish term 'spree' meaning 'a revel' or 'to engage in merriment'. It may also be linked to the Middle English word 'spray', which implies the idea of splashing out in a cheerful manner. Over time, 'spree' evolved to encompass various forms of indulgence, particularly in the context of shopping and spending. This transformation in meaning reflects cultural shifts towards consumerism and leisure, where enjoying oneself through spending is often celebrated.