spur of the moment en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) An impulse; a short notice; a lack of planning.
We decided to vacation in Las Vegas on the spur of the moment.
1852 January 26, Henry David Thoreau Obey the spur of the moment. These accumulated it is that make the impulse and the impetus of the life of genius.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| spurs of the moment | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| spur-of-the-moment | alternative, attributive | lexicographic |