Jag

usgb/dʒæɡ/
noun

A series of things, doing something repeatedly over a short period of time.

He's been on a cleaning jag all afternoon.
Visual representation of "jag" - A series of things, doing something repeatedly over a short period of time

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Informal

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Intense Short Period

Used to describe an intense, short time spent doing an activity non-stop.

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After the breakup, she went on a shopping jag.
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Not Always Negative

Can be positive or negative, depending on what someone is doing repeatedly.

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He went on a study jag before finals.
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