chicken pox party

A form of chickenpox party — A party where children are brought together to spread chicken pox between each other, allowing them to develop immunity for life, as the consequences of new infections in adulthood are much harsher than in childhood.

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Meanings

nounchicken pox party (plural chicken pox parties)

plural chicken pox parties

  1. alternativeAlternative form of chickenpox party.
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