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Meaning of shindig
A lively or exciting party or social gathering
Etymology of shindig
The word "shindig" originated in the mid-19th century in the United States, possibly as a variant of the word "shin dig", which referred to a type of lively dance party
The term gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the American West, where it was used to describe rowdy and energetic social gatherings
Synonyms
party
celebration
gathering
bash
fest
gala
soiree
function
reception
get-together
bash
shivaree
hoedown
jamboree
frolic
revelry
carousal
spree
romp
bash
fete
carnival
festival
jubilee
merry-making
merriment
revel
festivity
hilarity
gaiety
joyfulness
conviviality
social
affair
occasion
event
meeting
assembly
congregation
Definitions
- A lively or exciting party or social gathering, typically with music and dancing
- A noisy, energetic, and exciting celebration or party
Usage Examples
- The company is hosting a shindig to celebrate its 10th anniversary, with live music, food, and drinks
- The town is throwing a shindig to welcome the new mayor, with a parade, speeches, and a big party
- The couple decided to have a small shindig at home to celebrate their engagement, with close friends and family
Antonyms
solitude
loneliness
isolation
quietness
stillness
calmness
serenity
peacefulness
tranquility
dullness
monotony
tedium
boredom
somberness
solemnity
gravity
seriousness
gloominess
sadness
melancholy
despair
desolation