hen do
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hen do
First recorded in 1995–2000; hen ( def. ) + do 1 ( def. ) (in the informal sense “festive social gathering”)
Example Sentences
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Gina also bought a range of other wedding dresses for her wedding-themed hen do.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Chris Hogg, defending, said the hen do group Burnley was part of had booked taxis to take them home, but they had not arrived.
From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2022
It’s like a group email about a hen do saying the chief bridesmaid would “love if everyone paid their deposit this week!!”
From The Guardian ● Feb. 18, 2020
So too was the procession of women, no doubt feeling the effects of the previous night's hen do, grimly lining up to avoid catching the bouquet.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 27, 2013
What does a hen do when she stands on one foot?
From The Handbook of Conundrums by Edith B. Ordway
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