spring fever

American  

noun

1. a listless, lazy, or restless feeling commonly associated with the beginning of spring.

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spring fever British  

noun

1. the feeling of restlessness experienced by many people at the onset of spring

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Etymology

Origin of spring fever

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

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spring fever

On a warm Sunday afternoon in February, the Huntington Library was packed with Lunar New Year festivities and early spring fever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 27, 2026

Here are three to help stoke your spring fever.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 9, 2023

Mr. Hajna of the state environmental agency said that in late winter, some turkeys seemed to suffer from premature form of spring fever — what he called “crazy jake” behavior.

From New York Times ● Feb. 18, 2016

"The fish are mainly being caught in Vancouver area, and effort is starting to build so people are getting spring fever," Hymer said.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2013

Our weather here, as yours is, is turning warmer & maybe I am getting spring fever but I am going to try and do better.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

Related Words

• apathetic
• halfhearted
• laid-back
• lazy
• lethargic
• listless
• passive