party animal

noun

Synonyms of party animalnext
: a person known for frequent often wild partying

Examples of party animal in a Sentence

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Filip is a party animal, prone to long nights and casual hookups. Marta Balaga, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026 Troup’s father, Guppy Troup, is in the PBA Hall of Fame, and was a renowned party animal in his prime. Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026 The couple fought about money, household chores, and Anton's alleged reputation as a party animal. Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 The legendary nightlife scene in Belgrade, Serbia, is the recommendation for party animals in Europe. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for party animal

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of party animal was in 1977

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“Party animal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/party%20animal. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.

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