Definition of Shindig

1. Noun. A large and noisy party of people.

Exact synonyms: Shindy
Generic synonyms: Party

Definition of Shindig

1. Noun. Noisy party or festivities. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Shindig

1. an elaborate dance or party [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shindig

shin-splints
shin bone
shin guard
shin pad
shin pads
shin splint
shin splints
shinanigan
shinanigans
shinbone
shinbones
shindesi
shindesi kensa
shindies
shindig (current term)
shindigs
shindy
shindys
shine
shine-dalgarno sequence
shine at
shine up
shined
shiner
shiners
shines
shiness
shinesses
shinest

Literary usage of Shindig

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Road Trip USA: Cross-Country Adventures on America's Two-Lane Highways by Jamie Jensen (2006)
"... church stands along US-2 as a roadside rest stop and mini shrine. Sultan is also home to an annual Summer shindig and Logging Show every July. ..."

2. The Bookman (1903)
""I'm not goin' to invite Mr. Crawley," said his wife firmly. "Well, then, what air you givin' the shindig fer? I thought it was fer the purpose o' ..."

3. The Writings of Bret Harte by Bret Harte (1896)
"It 'a no Pike County shindig," had responded the floor- manager cheerfully. " You 're a Yank ! " had screamed. the Colonel, profanely qualifying the noun. ..."

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