Stag Do

Pronunciation: /stæɡ dʊ/

Definitions of stag do

noun a gathering or party specifically for the groom and his male friends before a wedding

Example Sentences

A1 My brother is going on a stag do next weekend.

A2 The stag do was a wild night out with lots of drinking and dancing.

B1 The groom-to-be organized a stag do in Las Vegas for his friends.

B2 The stag do included activities like paintballing and go-karting.

C1 The stag do was a memorable event that the groom and his friends will never forget.

C2 The stag do was a lavish affair, complete with a private yacht and gourmet catering.

Examples of stag do in a Sentence

formal The groom-to-be's friends organized a stag do to celebrate his upcoming wedding.

informal We're planning a stag do for John next weekend, it's going to be epic!

slang Let's make sure the stag do is a night to remember!

figurative The stag do symbolizes the end of bachelorhood and the start of a new chapter in life.

Grammatical Forms of stag do

• past tense: attended
• plural: stag dos
• comparative: more stag do
• superlative: most stag do
• present tense: attend
• future tense: will attend
• perfect tense: have attended
• continuous tense: is attending
• singular: stag do
• positive degree: stag do
• infinitive: to attend
• gerund: attending
• participle: attended

Origin and Evolution of stag do

First Known Use: 1928 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'stag do' originated in the United Kingdom as a colloquial expression to refer to a bachelor party or a celebration held for a groom-to-be before his wedding.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a male-only gathering, the term 'stag do' has evolved to encompass a wider range of pre-wedding celebrations that may include both male and female participants. It has also become a popular term in various English-speaking countries outside of the UK.