party animal

noun

: a person known for frequent often wild partying

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Being a yapper and a party animal isn’t your usual, but right now is the time to loosen up and enjoy the magic of interconnectedness. Nina Kahn, StyleCaster, 24 Mar. 2025 In addition to the sartorial outerwear and tailored pieces it is known for, the in-house brand of Italian manufacturing company Castor put a stronger focus on nighttime via sensual options targeting those who might be a different kind of party animal: understated yet elegant. WWD, 3 Mar. 2025 The black hole at the heart of our galaxy is a real party animal, endlessly blowing cosmic bubbles. Robert Lea, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2025 Ronaldinho worked hard to justifiably earn a reputation as a party animal throughout his career. The Athletic Staff, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for party animal

Word History

First Known Use

1982, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of party animal was in 1982

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“Party animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20animal. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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