shindig
/'ʃindig/
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large, lively, and often noisy social gathering or party: Typically characterized by celebration, music, dancing, and a boisterous atmosphere.
Usage
The word "shindig" is an informal, chiefly North American term for a festive party. It implies a fun, energetic, and sometimes rowdy event. It is often used to describe parties that are not formal or quiet.
Examples
- Noun:
- They threw a huge shindig for their daughter's graduation.
- The whole neighborhood was invited to the block party shindig.
- After the wedding ceremony, the real shindig began at the reception hall.
Advanced Usage
- "to throw/have a shindig": to organize or host a lively party.
- We're throwing a little shindig this weekend to celebrate the promotion.
Variants and Related Words
- Shindy (noun): A less common variant with the same meaning as "shindig," also referring to a noisy disturbance or party.
Synonyms
- Bash: An informal word for a large, lively party.
- Blowout: A large, lavish, and often extravagant party.
- Rager: (Slang) A wild, loud, and energetic party.
- Gala: A more formal term for a festive celebration, though it lacks the inherent "noisy" connotation of "shindig."
Idioms
- "Kick up a shindig": To cause a noisy commotion or to start a lively party.
- If the neighbors find out, they'll kick up a real shindig about the noise.
Noun
- a large and noisy party of people