english word · 2026-09-16
Resfeber
noun
Meaning
The restless race of a traveler's heart before a journey begins, characterized by a mixture of anxiety and anticipation. It describes the physical and emotional jitters experienced just before departure.
Etymology
From Swedish, literally meaning 'travel fever' (resa 'journey' + feber 'fever').
Examples
"The night before her flight to Tokyo, she lay awake in the grip of resfeber, checking her passport every few minutes."
"Even after years of backpacking, he still felt a slight resfeber while packing his rucksack for a new destination."
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