English Word · Intermediate
knees-up
a lively party
Pronunciation: say knees-up
Meaning
A lively celebration with plenty of fun, often including dancing.
Example
We had a proper knees-up for her retirement.
We had a proper knees-up for her retirement.
Practice tips
- Practice knees-up out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.