partying

word · lemma: party

/ˈpɑɹtiɪŋ/
PAR-tee-ing
/pˈɑːtɪɪŋ/
PAH-tee-ing

Definition

Spending time enjoying yourself at parties, often with friends, music, food, and sometimes dancing or drinking.

Usage & Nuances

Usually informal and used to describe being actively at parties or out having fun. Common in phrases like 'out partying', 'love partying', or 'tired from partying'. Not used for formal events.

Example Sentences

They were partying all night.

basic

I am partying with my friends this weekend.

basic

He loves partying on holidays.

basic

After three nights of partying, I'm completely exhausted.

natural

Are you partying tonight or staying in?

natural

Too much partying can make it hard to get up for work.

natural