Shindig: meaning, definitions and examples
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shindig
[ หสษชn.dษชษก ]
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:
๐ต๐น festa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคพเคฆเฅ เคเฅ เคชเคพเคฐเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Fest
๐ฎ๐ฉ pesta
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฒััะพ
๐ต๐ฑ impreza
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฅ่ณไผ
๐ซ๐ท fรชte
๐ช๐ธ fiesta
๐น๐ท ลenlik
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุญููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ oslava
๐ธ๐ฐ oslava
๐จ๐ณ ่ไผ
๐ธ๐ฎ praznovanje
๐ฎ๐ธ veisla
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะผะตัะตะบะต
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฎแฃแ แ แแฆแแกแแกแฌแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลษnlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.