Meaning of hen night | Babel Free

Definitions

A party held for a woman who is about to be married, normally attended only by female friends and relatives.

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Examples

“2001, Karen S Smith, Up To No Good, 2004, Black Lace, London, unnumbered page, This was what a hen night should be: just a group of good friends getting together to enjoy⟳ unpretentious fun away from other people’s eyes.”

“2006, Yasmin Mills, How to Party, RoofTop Publishing, Indiana, page 47, Plan⟳ an unforgettable hen night to show⟳ your girlfriends how much you appreciate them.”

“2007, Nicola Chalk, Because of You, Vanguard Press⟳, UK, page 114, “Why he is out on a hen night?” Denise asked as soon as we all arrived and met up at the Hotel. “He looks like⟳ a man to me.””

“The hen night is for Rachel, the thinnest and most mean-spirited of his wife’s friends, and a hotel suite has been hired for the sleepover, complete⟳ with a handsome cocktail waiter to use⟳ as they see⟳ fit.”

“Then, Katy’s pal, singer Rihanna, let⟳ slip⟳ where the actual nuptials were taking place⟳. She told a US radio DJ that she had her work⟳ cut⟳ out for her, planning a hen night for her friend with a theme to tie in with an Indian wedding.”

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