noun
debs
noun
1
A debutante ball, especially in Irish English.
"She bought a new dress for the school debs."
How to Use Debs
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn end-of-school formal dance, especially the term used in Ireland (similar to a prom).
UK vs US
Mainly Irish usage — Americans would call the equivalent event a "prom."
Word Forms
debses plural
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