gatecrash
Enter without invitation
To gatecrash is to enter a party or event without an invitation or ticket.
The term evokes pushing past the gate of a private gathering.
A gatecrasher is someone who does this habitually or on a particular occasion: Three gatecashers showed up at the wedding reception.
The word can extend to any uninvited intrusion into exclusive spaces or situations.
Sudden violent impact
- infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
- invadeEnter by force
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
- trespassUnauthorized entry onto property
Not wanted here
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- unbiddenNot asked for
- unsolicitedNot asked for
plus-one · blacklisted · excluded · barred · outsider
Dramatic unit or locale
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- interruptionBreak in continuity
- spectacleVisually striking event
incident · ejection · bouncer · security · confrontation · chaos · scandal · embarrassment
crash
Sudden violent impact
- infiltrateEnter secretly to observe
- invadeEnter by force
- break-inUnlawful entry to premises
trespass · encroach · penetrate · intrude · storm · breach · bypass
unwelcome
Not wanted here
- uninvitedWithout formal welcome
- interloperOne who enters uninvited
- unbiddenNot asked for
unsolicited · plus-one · blacklisted · excluded · barred · outsider
scene
Dramatic unit or locale
- commotionNoisy, confused disturbance
- disturbanceDisruption of order
- interruptionBreak in continuity
spectacle · incident · ejection · bouncer · security · confrontation · chaos · scandal · embarrassment · awkward
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
shindig · soiree · club · concert · premiere · afterparty · exclusive · backstage · red-carpet
bold
Courageous and daring
cheeky · gutsy · nerve · chutzpah · ballsy · brash · shameless · impudent · cocky · confident