gatecrasher

noun — 2 senses

gatecrasher

noun

Etymology From gate + crasher.

1

Slang A person who enters some event without a ticket or invitation, either by stealth or by deception.

2

The groom or one of his groomsmen when partaking in the gatecrashing ritual of a traditional Chinese wedding.

Related terms
gatecrash, crashing, crasher, intruder, interloper, peeping tom, persona non grata, encroacher, backseat driver, kibitzer, meddler, nosy parker, marplot, buttinsky, busybody

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