knees-up

Definition

A party.

Etymology

UK 20th century. From the song "Knees Up Mother Brown" (from at least 1918; published 1938). Suggesting the motions of dancing.

Example Sentences

• "Let's have a bit of a knees-up, Arp."
• "However, having heard all the mutinous chants Taxpayer FC’s fans sang about Gollivan at Vicarage Road, Moyes has realised it’s probably part of his remit to spread some love and urge everyone in east London to have a good old Cockney knees-up before Friday’s visit from Leicester City."
• "William Hill today cut the price of a Scottish knees-up from an original 25/1 into 9/1 favourite."