shindy

[shin-dee] / ˈʃɪn di /

NOUN

disturbance or party

Synonyms

STRONG

bash carousal commotion dance disturbance fancy fracas frolic merrymaking party revel riot row shindig spree uproar

Antonyms

STRONG

calm peace quiet tranquility

Example Sentences

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He has such a wonderful knack I am sure he might settle that shindy.

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If he comes when the Wakes are on there will be a shindy!...

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This shindy must be stopped, or 'twill, I fear, Demoralise the pack!

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It is the granddaughter's birthday, and there was a regular shindy about who was going to be asked.

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"My word, though, won't there be a shindy?" said Frederick, laughing.

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