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SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT
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Dictionary entry overview: What does spur-of-the-moment mean?
• SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT (adjective)
The adjective SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT has 1 sense:
1. in response to an unforeseen need
Familiarity information: SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• SPUR-OF-THE-MOMENT (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
In response to an unforeseen need
Context example:
a spur-of-the-moment party
Similar:
unprepared (without preparation; not prepared for)
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