stag

UK
/stæɡ/
US
/stæɡ/

Translations

stagnoun
stags
pl
UK
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US
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The stag stood majestically at the edge of the forest, its antlers silhouetted against the sky.
Le cerf se tenait majestueusement au bord de la forêt, ses bois se détachant sur le ciel.
enterrement de vie de garçonSens britannique : fête entre hommes avant le mariage.
The groom's friends organized a stag to celebrate his upcoming wedding.
Les amis du marié ont organisé un enterrement de vie de garçon pour célébrer son prochain mariage.
Additional translations
spéculateurFinance : spéculateur qui achète une nouvelle émission pour la revendre rapidement.
célibataireDans un contexte mondain : homme présent sans partenaire féminine.
Synonyms
stagverb
stagged
Past Simple
stagged
Past Participle
stagging
Gerund
UK
/stæɡ/
US
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venir seulExpression usuelle pour dire qu'on assiste à une soirée sans partenaire.
He decided to stag the wedding since his girlfriend was out of town.
Il a décidé de venir seul au mariage, car sa petite amie était hors de la ville.
Synonyms
to delay
to postpone
to defer
to hold back
stagadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively to describe events or groups restricted to men only.
réservé aux hommes
They organised a stag weekend in the countryside before the wedding.
Ils ont organisé un week-end réservé aux hommes à la campagne avant le mariage.

Definitions

stagnoun
An adult male deer, especially a red deer over five years old.
The stag stood majestically at the edge of the forest, its antlers silhouetted against the sky.
A social gathering attended by men only, often a bachelor party.
The groom's friends organized a stag to celebrate his upcoming wedding.
A man who attends a social function without a female partner.
There were several stags at the alumni dinner, each seated at the singles' table.
(Finance) A speculator who purchases new share issues hoping to sell them quickly at a profit.
The flotation attracted a number of stags looking for a rapid return on their investment.
stagverb
To attend a social event without a partner.
He decided to stag the wedding since his girlfriend was out of town.
stagadjective
Restricted to or intended for men only.
They organised a stag weekend in the countryside before the wedding.