gate-crasher
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of gate-crasher
An Americanism dating back to 1925–30
Example Sentences
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His stepfather, who D.J.’ed on the weekends, had a room at home where he kept records and turntables; often he’d play compilations from the influential clubbing brand Gatecrasher.
From New York Times • Oct. 23, 2023
Rubix nightclub in Corby played its last track in October; Gatecrasher Birmingham had its licence revoked in November 2015, and Guernsey's Barbados nightclub was threatened with being replaced by a shop in December.
From BBC • Mar. 16, 2016
Tonight's show marks one of their first UK dates since a riotous headline slot at Gatecrasher on New Year's Eve.
From The Guardian • Mar. 9, 2013
What the EDC ravers most recall are the "nutbags" and "mentalists" who flocked to Gatecrasher, the Sheffield club that was the focus of the trance boom of the late 90s.
From The Guardian • Aug. 2, 2012
"It didn't work – Rovers lost their next match 1-0 against Gillingham – and no wonder, as the pair were filming a hoax TV series called Gatecrasher."
From The Guardian • Apr. 20, 2010
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