spring fever

noun

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

spring fever

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of spring fever¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60

Example Sentences

"Spring fever" and a large love of indolence had combined in that drowsy condition which makes one willing to take his time.

From Project Gutenberg

Even in the spring-fever period we didn't get engaged to any extent.

From Project Gutenberg

I had been hoping that this was a new form of spring-fever which would eventually work its way out of his system.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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