Definition of Stag party

1. Noun. A party for men only (or one considered suitable for men only).

Exact synonyms: Smoker
Generic synonyms: Party
Specialized synonyms: Bachelor Party

Definition of Stag party

1. Noun. (British) A party held for a man who is about to be married. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Stag Party

staffs up
stag
stag's-horn coral
stag's garlic
stag-beetle
stag-beetles
stag-evil
stag-horned
stag beetle
stag beetles
stag do
stag night
stag nights
stag parties
stag party (current term)
stage
stage-coach
stage-coaches
stage-door Johnny
stage-phoner
stage-phoners
stage-struck
stage-whisper
stage-whispered
stage-whispering
stage-whispers
stage ball
stage business

Literary usage of Stag party

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

1. A Dictionary of Slang, Jargon & Cant: Embracing English, American, and Anglo by Albert Barrère, Charles Godfrey Leland (1890)
"stag party (common), a party of men. A simile obviously borrowed from the groups of ... A stag party of deer consists of the feebler bachelors, the fools, ..."

2. A Handbook of Games and Programs for Church, School, and Home by William Ralph La Porte (1922)
"... ts: Punch and Wafers, serve from several tables. stag party (Adolescent Boys—30 Guests) Dual Contests: Hot Hand. ..."

3. The Annual American Catalog, 1900-1909 (1902)
"stag party: (novel.) 1900 (Sis) il. 12°, (Realistic ser., no. 4.) pap., 50 c. St. L. Novelty. Butterfield, EO New era specially designed for day schools, ..."

4. An American Glossary by Richard Hopwood Thornton (1912)
"stag party. The same as BUCK PARTY. 1850 A party of old bricks who arc ... asmall stag party of their ..."

5. The Speaker's Garland: Comprising 100 Choice Selections by Phineas Garrett (1897)
""a stag party is one to which the "dears" are not admitted.' " What would you say, Bobby," remarked the minister who was dining with the family, ..."

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