Go Spare

To get out of control with anger, rage, or frustration.
To go berserk.
This is a British expression that was in use before World War II. Probably from spare meaning "excess."

We all thought that Wendy would go spare when she found out that Maurice had spent their rent money buying video games. We were not disappointed.
Malcolm went spare when the liberals passed a law that would lay him off for three months to protect the local prairie dogs.

by Belinda the Goat July 1, 2008

spare love

To offer someone something less than all of your love when they aren't good enough for it.

We weren't in it for the long haul, but he was getting needy, so I threw him some spare love.

by scaley20022 December 29, 2009

Sparesville

This term describes a mythical place where someone leaves their secondary lover or partner, in case their primary interest drops them.

So back and crying to your Sparesville man?

by I, Wreckerrr July 17, 2021

Spare

The term used to describe a whinging ginger who wants to say whatever they want to create publicity, and the complain about the publicity they create.

I decided to show my dislike for cheap media by selling my ring piece to any cheap media channel that would listen - further adding to my dislike of cheap media.

Thus, the cycle of spare was completed.

by Dr R Swank January 11, 2023

affair with a spare

This is what happens when an ex or side lover is contacted suddenly after they become bored with a primary love.

Ben Dover contacted Wanda when he was bored with his new wife and wanted an affair with a spare woman!

by I, Wreckerrr June 13, 2021

copious spare time

The amount of time left in a day that is completely booked, which is to say, none.

Well, I have three finals today, a baseball game this afternoon and a date this evening, so I'd be happy to read your psych paper in my copious spare time.

by PsychoPuppyDad October 22, 2011

spare change

a euphemism used by beggars that refers to "legal tender" in small or otherwise large quantities.

beggar: "got any spare change, my man?"
me: "no"

by volound July 31, 2012