stag line

noun

the men at a social gathering who are not accompanied by a date or dancing partner.

An Americanism dating back to 1915–20

"And they'll work up a stag line with him for to-morrow night," said Minga.

The first wedded kiss, and the stag-line demanding its similar perquisite.

She came to the stag line, ignoring a sequence of invitations, and asked him to dance.

Half unconsciously he took a step out from the stag line in her direction, and hesitated.

Take your place in the stag line and don't, under any circumstances, allow anyone to induce you to cut in on any of the dancers.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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