Definition of SHINDIG

shindig

Plural: shindigs

Noun

  • A large, lively party or celebration, often with dancing.
  • a large and noisy party of people
  • A noisy party or festivities.
  • A noisy argument.

Examples

  • Winning the Scrabble tournament felt like a proper shindig was in order.

Origin / Etymology

Origin uncertain; perhaps an alteration of shindy, or from Scottish Gaelic sìnteag (“jump, leap”).

Synonyms

shindy

Scrabble Score: 12

shindig: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
shindig: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
shindig: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 13

shindig: valid Words With Friends Word