stag

UK
/stæɡ/
US
/stæɡ/

Translations

stagnoun
stags
pl
UK
/stæɡ/
US
/stæɡ/
The stag stood majestically in the forest clearing.
Олень-самец величественно стоял на лесной поляне.
He invited all his friends to his stag party.
Он пригласил всех своих друзей на мальчишник.
Additional translations
самец оленя
Synonyms
stagverb
stagged
Past Simple
stagged
Past Participle
stagging
Gerund
UK
/stæɡ/
US
/stæɡ/
Additional translations
Synonyms
to delay
to postpone
to defer
to hold back
stagadjective
UK
/stæɡ/
US
/stæɡ/
Used attributively to describe events or groups restricted to men only.

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.