chickenpox party

noun

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

nounchickenpox party (plural chickenpox parties)

plural chickenpox parties · alternative chicken pox party

  1. 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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