The residents who live in the house are not present and people take advantage by having a party in the “empty” house.
An empty
an EMP-tee
an ˈɛmptiː
Noun
Example Sentences
"There's an empty at Craig's the night."
"We're havin an empty on Saturday."
Etymology & History
Scottish youth slang from the late 20th century, shortened from "an empty house." The practice of holding parties in homes while parents are away became notably associated with Scottish teenage culture.
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1980s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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