gate-crasher
Party without invitation
A gate-crasher is someone who enters an event without an invitation or ticket—a party, concert, or private gathering.
The term implies boldness or audacity rather than stealth: Several gate-crashers showed up at the wedding reception.
To gate-crash is the verb form.
Unauthorized person present
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- unwelcomeNot wanted here
sneaking · infiltration · breach · unauthorized · entry · break-in · penetration · encroachment
Without formal welcome
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- galaFestive formal occasion
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
bash · shindig · soiree · festivity · gathering · fete · ball · masquerade
Without formal welcome
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
- brazenShamelessly bold
audacious · bold · shameless · impolite · discourteous · manners · decorum · protocol
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- premiereFirst public performance
- backstageTheater's hidden area
- VIPNotable, for short
exclusive · after-party · awards · publicity · stunt · autograph · photo-op · bodyguard
Noisy, confused disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
interruption · interference · disorder · pandemonium · turmoil · upheaval · incident · spectacle
intruder
Unauthorized person present
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- trespasserUnlawful entrant on property
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
unwelcome · sneaking · infiltration · breach · unauthorized · entry · break-in · penetration · encroachment · incursion
uninvited
Without formal welcome
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- receptionAct of receiving guests
- galaFestive formal occasion
banquet · bash · shindig · soiree · festivity · gathering · fete · ball · masquerade · cocktail
uninvited
Without formal welcome
- improprietyUnsuitable or inappropriate behavior
- rudenessDisrespectful social behavior
- presumptuousOverstepping appropriate boundaries
brazen · audacious · bold · shameless · impolite · discourteous · manners · decorum · protocol · opportunist
paparazzi
Aggressive celebrity photographers
- red-carpetLavish welcome for dignitaries
- premiereFirst public performance
- backstageTheater's hidden area
VIP · exclusive · after-party · awards · publicity · stunt · autograph · photo-op · bodyguard · entourage
commotion
Noisy, confused disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- sceneDramatic unit or locale
- chaosComplete disorder and confusion
confusion · interruption · interference · disorder · pandemonium · turmoil · upheaval · incident · spectacle · ejection
- partygoerspartygoers, party-goer, party-goers, attendee, partier
- intrusionsintrusion, intrude, intruder, intruding, barging in
gate-crasherguest of honor
Celebrated person at event
VIP · invitee · member · honoree · badge holder
gate-crasherhost
One receiving guests
hostess · bouncer · gatekeeper · doorman · security guard
gate, crash, crasher, gates, gated, gating, gateway, gateways, gatekeeper