knees-up
Americannoun
noun
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a boisterous dance involving the raising of alternate knees
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a lively noisy party or celebration, esp one with dancing
Etymology
Origin of knees-up
By ellipsis from Knees up, Mother Brown a popular dance, originally a song with the same title (1939)
Example Sentences
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As the awards came to a close, McDonald said: "I'm off for a knees-up with all my favourite soap stars, I'm so excited."
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2023
"It's like the younger royals having a celebratory Buckingham Palace knees-up and not inviting the Queen."
From BBC ● Dec. 29, 2021
It begins with sprightly Celtic fiddle music and show-off knees-up and step-dancing moves.
From New York Times ● Oct. 22, 2018
Of course, a modern knees-up doesn’t immediately equal qualified adult.
From The Guardian ● May 25, 2018
Team bonding is the theme for Christmas parties in London's financial district this year as managers tone down the annual knees-up and label it as staff development.
From Reuters ● Dec. 18, 2014
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