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stag

 

[ stรฆษก ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

An adult male deer, especially a red deer over five years old.

Synonyms

buck, hart, male deer

Examples of usage

  • We spotted a majestic stag in the forest.
  • The stag stood proudly with his antlers gleaming in the sunlight.
Context #2 | Noun

social event

A social gathering for men exclusively.

Synonyms

bachelor party, men-only gathering

Examples of usage

  • The university fraternity organized a stag party for its members.
  • The stag was filled with laughter and camaraderie.

Translations

Translations of the word "stag" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cervo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคฟเคฐเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hirsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rusa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะปะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jeleล„

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็‰ก้นฟ (ใŠใ˜ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cerf

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ciervo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geyik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ฌ์Šด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุฒุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jelen

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jeleลˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้นฟ (lรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jelen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjรถrtur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑาฑา“ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒ แƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ciervo

Etymology

The word 'stag' has Old English origins, derived from the Old English word 'stagga,' which referred to a male deer. Over time, the term evolved to also signify a social gathering for men. The use of 'stag' to describe an adult male deer has been prevalent in hunting and wildlife contexts for centuries, symbolizing strength and majesty. In modern times, 'stag' is commonly used in both its animal and social event contexts.

See also: stage, stagger, stagnant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,184, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.