party animal
noun
someone who enthusiastically enjoys social gatherings, often behaving wildly or becoming heavily intoxicated.
party animals
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pluralof party animal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Music fans arrived at the site earlier for the final day, dressed to the festival's annual theme - party animals.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Rachael Ray Co-host David Burtka prepares chicken enchiladas; party animals: Spanish shrimp scampi and rice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2019
Many of these party animals were also smart.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2018
For Berlin DJ and producer Anja Schneider, it is a myth that DJs are party animals.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 12, 2018
Defanged, with glazed eyes and creaking joints, these superannuated party animals try vainly to stir up some enthusiasm during a return visit to Las Vegas, the site of the first “Hangover” movie.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2013
