Ligger

usgb/ˈlɪɡər/
noun

A person who regularly attends parties, openings, etc. without being invited or contributes to the event.

Despite not being invited, she was a known ligger at every celebrity party.
Visual representation of "ligger" - A person who regularly attends parties, openings, etc. without being invited or contributes to the event

Often appears as...

  • party ligger
  • celebrity event ligger

Usage tips

Informal

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Often Unwelcome

Liggers are not usually welcomed since they attend events without an invitation.

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The hosts were annoyed to spot a few liggers at their exclusive gathering.
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Sneakiness Implied

The term 'ligger' often suggests someone who is sneaky or takes advantage.

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He was known as a ligger, slipping into movie premieres unnoticed.
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UK Specific

The word 'ligger' is predominantly used in the UK, so it might be unfamiliar elsewhere.

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When I used the term 'ligger' abroad, no one understood what I meant.
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