1 B1 idiomatic slang
To celebrate enthusiastically and with great energy, particularly by dancing.
"It was the last night of the tour, so the band and crew really partied down."
inseparable
party down
B1 slang inseparable intransitive
To celebrate enthusiastically, dance freely, and have a great time at a party or social event.
In plain English
To have a really fun, energetic time dancing and celebrating.
What does "party down" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Usage tip
Mostly American English slang, popularised in the 1970s–80s. Somewhat dated today but still understood. Suggests energetic, uninhibited celebration, often with dancing.
Words that pair with "party down"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
tonight weekend dance floor music crowd
How to conjugate "party down"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
party down
I/you/we/they
3rd person
parties down
he/she/it
Past simple
partied down
yesterday
Past participle
partied down
have + pp
-ing form
partying down
continuous
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