Bachelor party; pre-wedding celebration for the groom
Stag Night
Example Sentences
"We're going to his stag night this weekend."
"The stag night got a bit wild."
Etymology & History
From "stag" (male deer, symbolizing masculinity). The tradition of pre-wedding celebrations dates back centuries; "stag night" formalized in the 20th century.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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