stag party

[ stag pahr-tee ]

noun

1. a social gathering or outing attended by or restricted to men only.
2. a gathering intended or suitable for men only, especially one for the purpose of watching sexually titillating movies or exhibitions.
3. Chiefly British. bachelor party ( def ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of stag party¹

An Americanism dating back to 1850–55; 1960–65 stag party fordef 2

Idioms and Phrases

A social gathering for men exclusively, often involving entertainment considered unsuitable for women. For example, They wanted to give him a stag party before the wedding but John wasn't interested . This idiom uses stag in the sense of “a man unaccompanied by a woman.” [c. 1850]

Example Sentences

That 1-0 half-time lead made for a nervy advantage, but I think the Stag party has just about got going now...

From BBC

The man had in fact been hired for a stag party at a nearby pub.

From BBC

A news release promoting the campaign says potential visitors who use search terms including “stag party Amsterdam,” which references bachelor parties, as well as “cheap hotel Amsterdam” and “pub crawl Amsterdam,” will be served warning ads that include the risks of overindulging in alcohol and drugs.

From Washington Post

When Brits search the terms “stag party Amsterdam,” “cheap hotel Amsterdam” and “pub crawl Amsterdam,” a video showing the consequences of a “messy night” pops up.

From Washington Times

In an emotional Instagram post, the singer thanked O'Grady for, among other things, hosting his and husband David Furnish's "stag party before our civil partnership in 2005" - the first year ceremonies could be performed in England.

From BBC