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stag party

American  
[stag pahr-tee] / ˈstæg ˌpɑr ti /

noun

  1. a social gathering or outing attended by or restricted to men only.

  2. a gathering intended or suitable for men only, especially one for the purpose of watching sexually titillating movies or exhibitions.

  3. Chiefly British. bachelor party.

stag party Idioms  

  1. A social gathering for men exclusively, often involving entertainment considered unsuitable for women. For example, They wanted to give him a stag party before the wedding but John wasn't interested. This idiom uses stag in the sense of “a man unaccompanied by a woman.” [c. 1850]

Etymology

Origin of stag party

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; 1960–65 stag party for def. 2

Example Sentences

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That 1-0 half-time lead made for a nervy advantage, but I think the Stag party has just about got going now...

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2024

Deeply regret inappropriate behaviour by some guests at Stag party I attended and i am extremely sorry for any offence that was caused.

From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2011

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