noun
shindig
SHIN-dig/ˈʃɪndɪɡ/
A lively party or social gathering.
Our neighbors throw a lively shindig in their backyard every summer.
Etymology
Shindig probably comes from shindy, slang covering both merrymaking and a disturbance. That overlap fits its early use for a rowdy dance or party and its continuing suggestion of lively celebration.
In context
a hall for weddings or parties. Every time a soldier came home, they had a jolly shindig.
More examples
- The annual office shindig brings everyone together for music and dancing.
- Who is bringing snacks to tonight's shindig?
- Their holiday shindigs always feature loud music and homemade food.
Forms
shindig · shindigs
Similar words
- bash
- Bash likewise suggests a lively party, often a large one.
- party
- Party is broader and does not necessarily suggest lively celebration.
- celebration
- Celebration emphasizes honoring an occasion rather than simply gathering socially.