hen-party

hen party

noun Informal.
a party or gathering for women only.

Origin:
1880–85

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hen party
 
n
informal hen night Compare stag night a party at which only women are present

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a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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hen party definition


  1. n.
    a gossipy party attended by women. : I have a hen party every few weeks. We love to get together.
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