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pachanga

pachanga

1 9.9
A lively informal party with music and dancing
  • noun
  • /pəˈtʃɑŋɡə/
  • Informal
translation icon : fiesta
  • At the pachanga, people of all ages joined together to celebrate with vibrant dancing and singing.

Examples

  • We had a great pachanga last night!

  • We had a great time at the pachanga last night, dancing until the early morning.

  • Every summer, the neighborhood hosts a big pachanga with music and delicious food.

  • They organized a surprise pachanga for her birthday, inviting all her friends and family.

  • The pachanga was filled with laughter and dancing.

  • Everyone danced and laughed throughout the joyful pachanga that lasted all night.

  • The community organized a pachanga in the park, complete with food stalls and live music.

Synonyms

dance
vspachanga
463 1.0

A social event where people move to music

is more informal and party-like, adding broader celebration beyond just movement
to party
vspachanga
  • Informal
298 3.0

To spend time with others celebrating, dancing, and drinking

is specifically a lively, informal celebration with stronger emphasis on dance and music
hop
vspachanga
  • Archaic
173 5.9

An informal dance party where popular music is played

is broader and livelier, implying a wider celebration beyond a simple dance
bash
vspachanga
  • Informal
56 4.2

A lively party or celebration with many people

is more specifically about music and rhythm rather than general rowdy fun
revel
vspachanga
5 6.3

A loud happy party with dancing and drinking

is more informal and focused on music and rhythmic fun rather than drinking

Antonyms

45 1.0

A calm time with little or no sound

How Lively

to rave
3 7.7
bash
  • Informal
56 4.2
pachanga
  • Informal
1 9.9
party
1.0
gathering
203 1.0

Surface Forms

pachanga singular
pachangas plural

Etymology

Pachanga comes from Caribbean Spanish and means a lively 'party' or celebration. That's why a pachanga is a lively, informal party with music where people dance and have fun.