clubbing
word · lemma: club
Definition
Going out at night to dance and have fun at nightclubs, usually with friends. It refers to visiting one or more clubs in an evening.
Usage & Nuances
Informal term mostly used by young adults. Usually refers to nightlife and dancing. Not used for country clubs or sports clubs. Common phrase: 'go clubbing'. Not interchangeable with 'clubbing' as physical hitting.
Spanish: salir de fiesta - ir a clubes nocturnosPortuguese (BR): sair para balada - sair para a noitePortuguese (PT): sair à noite - ir a discotecasChinese (Simplified): 去夜店 - 去俱乐部玩Chinese (Traditional): 去夜店 - 去俱樂部玩Hindi: क्लब जाना - क्लबिंगArabic: الذهاب إلى النوادي الليلية - السهر في النوادي
Example Sentences
We are clubbing this Saturday night.
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Do you like clubbing?
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They went clubbing after the concert.
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We ended up clubbing until sunrise last night.
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I'm not into clubbing—I prefer quiet nights at home.
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Every time we go clubbing, something crazy happens.
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