Shindig: meaning, definitions and examples

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shindig

 

[ หˆสƒษชn.dษชษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social gathering

A shindig is a lively party or celebration, often characterized by music, dancing, and merriment. It typically involves a gathering of people for enjoyment and social interaction. The term is often used informally to describe any festive occasion.

Synonyms

celebration, festivity, gathering, party

Examples of usage

  • We're throwing a shindig at our house this weekend.
  • The neighborhood shindig was a great way to meet new people.
  • She loves to organize shindigs for her friends.
  • The birthday shindig included food, drinks, and dancing.

Translations

Translations of the word "shindig" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคถเคพเคฆเฅ€ เค•เฅ€ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fest

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pesta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ impreza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฅ่ณ€ไผš

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fiesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ•์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oslava

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่šไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ veisla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒแƒšแƒฎแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜ แƒ“แƒฆแƒ”แƒกแƒแƒกแƒฌแƒแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fiesta

Etymology

The term 'shindig' is believed to have originated in the mid-19th century, particularly in the United States, although its exact etymology is somewhat unclear. Some etymologists suggest that it may derive from the Scottish word 'shindig' which means a quarrel or brawl, reflecting a more tumultuous connotation. However, over time, the meaning shifted to denote a lively party or gathering. The usage of 'shindig' became popular in American slang during the late 19th century, particularly in Texas and among Western cowboys as a term for energetic festivities. Today, it maintains a light-hearted, informal connotation, often connected to joyous social events.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,555, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.