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meetup

|meet/up|

B1

/ˈmiːtˌʌp/

casual gathering

Etymology
Etymology Information

'meetup' originates from the combination of 'meet' and 'up', where 'meet' meant 'to come together' and 'up' is used to indicate completion or emphasis.

Historical Evolution

'meet' changed from Old English word 'mētan' and eventually became the modern English word 'meet'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to come together', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a casual gathering'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a casual meeting or gathering, often organized through social media or online platforms.

We attended a tech meetup last night.

Synonyms

gatheringassemblyget-together

Antonyms

Idioms

Last updated: 2025/02/10 00:07