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shindig

noun shin·dig \ˈshin-ˌdig\

: a big party

Full Definition of SHINDIG

1
a :  a social gathering with dancing
b :  a usually large or lavish party
2
:  shindy 2
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Origin of SHINDIG

probably alteration of shindy
First Known Use: 1842

Related to SHINDIG

Synonyms
affair, bash, binge, blast, blowout, do, event, fete (or fête), function, get-together, powwow, reception, party

Rhymes with SHINDIG

bagwig, bigwig, bushpig, cat rig, Danzig, earwig, fright wig, Gehrig, hedgepig, Leipzig, lime-twig, pfennig, renege, Schleswig, square rig, unrig, zaftig

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