party animals

Nightlife enthusiasts always

Party animals are people who love going out, drinking, and staying up late at social gatherings.

The term treats enthusiasm for nightlife as a defining characteristic, like a species: My roommates are total party animals—they're out every weekend.

Usually affectionate or self-deprecating rather than critical.

Related

clubber · hedonist · bon vivant · raver · dance floor · festivalgoer · fun-lover · good times · celebrant · extrovert · socialite · night owl · late night · uninhibited · dancing · social butterfly · mingling · vivacious

Categories
Opposites
social activity preference

party animalshermits

People choosing isolation

recluses · shut-ins · homebodies · introverts · couch potatoes

temperament and energy level

party animalswallflowers

Timid party attendees

shrinking violets · introverts · bookworms · stiffs · squares

lifestyle and habits

party animalsteetotalers

Those avoiding all alcohol

early birds · early risers · health nuts · morning people · ascetics

Family

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