stag

noun
UK: /stæɡ/
US: /stæɡ/

  1. An adult male deer, typically with antlers.

    1. The stag stood proudly on the hill.
    2. The experienced hunter tracked the elusive stag through the dense forest.

  2. A social gathering or party for men only, especially one held for a man before his wedding.

    1. We're planning a stag party for Tom.
    2. The group of friends organized a memorable stag do in Las Vegas.

Synonyms

buck bachelor party
stag intransitive-verb

  1. To not take a date to a party or event to which you have been invited.

    1. He decided to stag the dance this year.
    2. Because he didn't have a girlfriend, he chose to stag the prom last weekend.
stag verb

  1. To attend an event without a date or partner.

    1. I had to stag the event.
    2. She decided to stag the wedding after her breakup this spring.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stag" in English means: An adult male deer, typically with antlers., A social gathering or party for men only, especially one held for a man before his wedding..

The phonetic transcription of "stag" is /stæɡ/ in British English and /stæɡ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stag": buck, bachelor party.

Example usage of "stag": "The stag stood proudly on the hill.". More examples on the page.