noun
General Slang
ceilidh
KAY-lee · noun · informal
A traditional social gathering with music and dancing
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Definitions
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A social event featuring Scottish folk music, dancing and storytelling.
“There's a ceilidh in the village hall on Saturday.”
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ceilidh In A Sentence
There's a ceilidh in the village hall on Saturday.
Origin & Usage
From Scottish Gaelic 'cèilidh' (a visit, social gathering), pronounced 'kay-lee'.
People Also Ask
What is a ceilidh?
A ceilidh is a traditional Scottish or Irish social gathering with folk music, group dancing and storytelling, often held in a village hall or community space.
How do you pronounce ceilidh?
It's pronounced 'KAY-lee', not as it's spelt. The 'dh' at the end is silent.
Where does the word ceilidh come from?
It comes from Scottish Gaelic 'cèilidh', meaning a visit or social gathering.
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