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Definition |
to force your way into a place without
permission, uninvited |
Examples |
1) The security guard caught the
gatecrasher trying to sneak into the
event. 2) I didn't want to gatecrash
the party, so I called ahead to make sure it was okay. |
Etymology |
The term originated in the early 20th
century and combines the words "gate" and "crash." |
Synonyms |
unauthorized attendee, uninvited visitor |
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