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party on

B1 informal inseparable intransitive

To continue partying or celebrating, or to encourage others to keep the festive spirit going.

In plain English

To keep on having fun and celebrating.

What does "party on" mean?

2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.

1 B1 idiomatic informal

To continue celebrating or having fun, especially at a party.

"Despite the rain, they decided to party on and move the celebration indoors."

"Party on, Wayne." / "Party on, Garth."

— Wayne's World (1992 film), written by Mike Myers
inseparable
2 B1 idiomatic informal

Used as an exclamation encouraging a carefree, fun-loving attitude.

"It's Friday — party on, everyone! The weekend starts now."

inseparable
Usage tip

Widely known from the catchphrase 'Party on, dude!' from the film Wayne's World (1992). Used both as an instruction to keep a party going and as a general expression of a carefree, celebratory attitude.

Words that pair with "party on"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

dude everyone tonight Wayne Garth

How to conjugate "party on"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base
party on
I/you/we/they
3rd person
parties on
he/she/it
Past simple
partied on
yesterday
Past participle
partied on
have + pp
-ing form
partying on
continuous

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