English

Alternative forms

• spur-of-the-moment (attributive use)

Noun

spur of the moment ‎(plural spurs of the moment)

1. (idiomatic) Impulse; short notice; a lack of planning.
   • 1852 January 26, Henry David Thoreau

     Obey the spur of the moment. These accumulated it is that make the impulse and the impetus of the life of genius.

Derived terms

• on the spur of the moment
• spur-of-the-moment

See also

• at the drop of a hat