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Spree

Spree

(sprē)
,
Noun.
[Cf. Ir.
spre
a spark, animation, spirit, Gael.
spraic
. Cf.
Sprack
.]
A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic; a carousal.
[Colloq.]

Definition 2024


Spree

Spree

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English

Proper noun

Spree

  1. A particular river that flows through Lusatia (eastern Germany) and into Berlin, where it flows into the Havel.

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German

Etymology

From a Slavic language.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃpʁeː/

Proper noun

Spree f

  1. Spree (river in Germany)

Derived terms

spree

spree

See also: Spree

English

Noun

spree (plural sprees)

  1. A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic.
  2. Uninhibited activity.

Usage notes

Often preceded by the name of a certain activity to indicate a period of doing that activity whole-heartedly and continuously, e.g. shopping spree.

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