party animal

Lives for nightlife

A party animal is someone who loves parties and social gatherings, especially the drinking and dancing kind.

The term suggests enthusiasm bordering on excess—staying out late, drinking heavily, seeking fun wherever it can be found: He was a real party animal in college.

Often used nostalgically or self-deprecatingly about wilder days.

Related

hedonist · lively · bon vivant · living it up · bacchanal · wild child · carouser · dancing · fun-loving · clubber · bottle service · weekend warrior · carefree · turn up · exuberant · nightclub · sociable · social butterfly

Categories
Opposites
social engagement and gregariousness

party animalwallflower

Shy person avoiding socializing

homebody · introvert · recluse · hermit · shrinking violet

lifestyle and leisure preferences

party animalhomebody

One preferring domestic life

bookworm · stay-at-home · teetotaler · sobersides · ascetic

Family

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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG