darty
/ˈdɑːrti/
CommonA daytime party, usually outdoors, with heavy drinking starting in the late morning or afternoon.
The portmanteau of 'day' and 'party'. The term is heavily associated with college culture and warm-weather settings. Different from brunch in that the emphasis is on the party, not the food.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | darty at 1pm on saturday. bring sunscreen and a speaker | An invitation to a daytime outdoor party. | instagram, 2023 |
| 02 | started at a darty, ended at an afterparty. peak saturday | A full day and night of social events, starting in the afternoon and ending late. | x, 2024 |
| 03 | darty season is back and i am not ready for my liver | Warm weather has brought back the season for frequent day parties. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | rooftop darty in the city hits different than a house darty | The setting of a day party changes the vibe considerably. | reddit, 2023 |
Use it when
- A party or social gathering that starts in the afternoon or before sunset.
- Outdoor drinking events like tailgates, rooftop parties, or lawn parties.
- College events that start midday and involve alcohol.
Do not use it when
- You mean a sit-down lunch or brunch with drinks.Use “brunch” instead.
- The gathering is indoors and at night.Use “party” instead.
Darty vs brunch-drunk
darty
Darty is the event: a daytime party focused on drinking and socializing.
VS
brunch-drunk
Brunch-drunk is the state: intoxicated from drinking during a morning meal.
Origin and context
Portmanteau of 'day' and 'party'. Emerged in college culture in the early 2010s, particularly in the American South and Midwest where outdoor day drinking events are common.
- First seen
- early-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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