noun

shindig

SHIHN-dihg

Shindig (noun) means a lively, noisy party or celebration. Example: “They threw a huge shindig for their anniversary.”

noun

A lively, noisy party or celebration.

"They threw a huge shindig for their anniversary."

How to use shindig

Learner’s notes

In 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

shindigs plural

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They threw a huge _____ for their anniversary.

Origin uncertain, possibly an alteration of "shindy," an older word for a noisy commotion.

shindy

commotion shindy

What does “shindig” mean?

The word “shindig” means a lively, noisy party or celebration. In plain terms, an informal word for a loud, festive gathering or party.

How do you pronounce “shindig”?

“Shindig” is pronounced SHIHN-dihg (/ˈʃɪn.dɪɡ/ in IPA).

How do you use “shindig” in a sentence?

Here is “shindig” used in a sentence: “They threw a huge shindig for their anniversary.”

What part of speech is “shindig”?

“Shindig” is a noun.

commotion shindy