noun
shindig
SHIHN-dihg
noun
1
A lively, noisy party or celebration.
"They threw a huge shindig for their anniversary."
How to Use Shindig
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn informal word for a loud, festive gathering or party.
When to use it
Informal and often used humorously.
Common pairings
throw a shindig
a big shindig
Word Forms
shindigs plural
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly an alteration of "shindy," an older word for a noisy commotion.