What does SPREE mean?

Here is the dictionary-style entry for "spree": spree

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A lively or wild outburst of activity or behavior, often involving excessive spending or drinking.

Pronunciation (US): /spri/

Pronunciation (UK): /spriː/

Origin and Usage: The word "spree" originated in the early 18th century from the German word "sprēn", meaning "jump". It was originally used to describe a sudden burst of energy or activity, but it soon came to be associated with excessive and often reckless behavior. Today, "spree" is most commonly used to describe a period of unrestrained indulgence, such as a shopping spree or a drinking spree.

Synonyms: Binge, fling, rampage, splurge, tear.

Related Words: Crime, drunk, party, shock, waste.

Example Sentences:

• After winning the lottery, he went on a shopping spree and spent thousands of dollars on designer clothes.
• The city was in chaos as revelers went on a drunken spree, vandalizing shops and setting cars on fire.
• She went on a cleaning spree and spent the whole day scrubbing the house from top to bottom.