PoliticsJuly 10, 2026
spree
/spriː/
Definition
A period of intense, often excessive, and unrestricted activity, particularly in a professional or financial context.
Etymology
The word's origin is uncertain, likely appearing in the early 19th century as a dialectal term for a frolic or a drinking bout. It is believed to have possibly evolved from the Scots word 'spree' or the Irish 'spré', meaning a spark or a sudden outburst.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe a period of high-volume financial transactions or trading activity conducted by a Wall Street firm. It highlights the firm's central, aggressive role in recent market movements.
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