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Definition of gatecrasher

gatecrasher

/ˈɡeɪtˌkræʃ.ɚ/
gate · crash · er
Plural:gatecrashers
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gatecrasher Lexical Profile

gatecrasher Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person who attends a party, reception, or other social event without an invitation or ticket.

Example

"The security guards were stationed at the entrance to prevent any gatecrasher from slipping into the private wedding reception."

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• Nearby Words

gate
gateau
gatecrash
gatecrasher
gated
gatefold
gatehouse

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1920s American slang from 'gate' and 'crasher', originally referring to someone who forced their way through a ticket gate at a sporting event or theater without paying.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gatecrasher. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gatecrasher
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