spring fever

spring fe·ver

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [spring fee-ver]
- /sprɪŋ ˈfi vər/
- /sprɪŋ ˈfiːvə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [spring fee-ver]
- /sprɪŋ ˈfi vər/

Definitions of spring fever words

noun spring fever a listless, lazy, or restless feeling commonly associated with the beginning of spring. 1
noun spring fever excitement at spring 1
noun spring fever the feeling of restlessness experienced by many people at the onset of spring 0
noun spring fever the laziness or restlessness that many people feel during the first warm, sunny days of spring 0

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Origin of spring fever

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Spring fever

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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spring fever popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for spring fever

adj spring fever

lackadaisical — without interest, vigor, or determination; listless; lethargic: a lackadaisical attempt.
laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.

adjective spring fever

energyless — Without energy.
faineant — Also, faineant [fey-nee-uh nt] /ˈfeɪ ni ənt/ (Show IPA). idle; indolent.

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