'spending spree' definitions:

Definition of 'spending spree'

(from WordNet)
noun
A brief period of extravagant spending

Definition of 'spending spree'

From: GCIDE
  • Spree \Spree\ (spr[=e]), n. [Cf. Ir. spre a spark, animation, spirit, Gael. spraic. Cf. Sprack.] A merry frolic; especially, a drinking frolic; a carousal. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
  • spending spree an incident in which one spends money freely; -- usually designating indiscreet or reckless spending on unneeded items. [PJC]