"spur-of-the-moment" meaning in English

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Adjective

Etymology: See spur of the moment. Etymology templates: {{m|en|spur of the moment}} spur of the moment Head templates: {{head|en|adjective|head=spur-of-the-moment}} spur-of-the-moment
  1. Spontaneous; impromptu.
    Sense id: en-spur-of-the-moment-en-adj-uhgEPQou Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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