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gatecrash

noun

Meaning

  1. An instance of gatecrashing a party, event, etc.
  2. (Asian English) Part of a traditional Chinese wedding ceremony in which the groom and his groomsmen complete several difficult or embarrassing tasks prepared by the bridesmaids to prove his love for the bride.
  3. To attend a social event without having been invited, or without having paid.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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