après-ski

[ah-prey-skee, ap-rey-]

a·près-ski

[ah-prey-skee, ap-rey-]
noun
1.
the period of relaxation that follows skiing: menus suitable for après-ski.
adjective
2.
pertaining to or suitable for such a time: après-ski clothes; an après-ski party.

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Après-ski is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.

Origin:
1950–55; < French, equivalent to après after + ski ski, skiing
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après-ski (ˌæpreɪˈskiː)
 
n
a.  social activity following a day's skiing
 b.  (as modifier): an après-ski outfit
 
[French, literally: after ski]

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