Shindig (noun)

1. A lively party or social gathering, often with dancing and music.
2. A big celebration or event.

Origin:

The word "shindig" is of uncertain origin but it probably has scottish or irish roots. it is first recorded in the early 1800s and it is used to describe a lively social gathering or party.

Examples:

1. The company threw a big shindig to celebrate the launch of their new product.
2. She was looking forward to the annual shindig that her family threw every summer.
3. The wedding reception turned into a wild shindig that lasted until the early hours of the morning.
4. They held a shindig to raise money for the charity.
5. The town threw a shindig to celebrate the opening of the new park.