Gatecrash
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡeɪtkɹaʃ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Gatecrash is a verb meaning To attend a social event without having been invited, or without having paid.
Meaning
To attend a social event without having been invited, or without having paid.
More Meanings
- An instance of gatecrashing a party, event, etc.
- (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.
Example Sentences
Madam Quek says: "Because my husband and most of the groomsmen are not Chinese, it was their first time experiencing a Chinese wedding gatecrash."
“[…] I mean, she doesn’t belong to the Society—“ ”What Society?” ”The Society that was meeting. I think she pushed in for a joke.” ”Gate-crashed you? […]”
During the 30-minute gatecrash, Mr Lee and his groomsmen did challenges such as forming a human pyramid and dancing to pop tunes such as Britney Spears' Toxic.
After Walsh was seen being escorted out as he attempted to gatecrash the interview, liberal viewers shared their outrage at Walsh's mocking of their convention.
Word Forms
- gatecrashes
- gatecrashing
- gatecrashed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gate-crash, snarf, missocialise, missocialize, crimethink, crime.
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