party piece

noun

A special talent, song, dance, or comedic routine that a person frequently performs to entertain others at social gatherings.

Meanings

nounparty piece (plural party pieces)

plural party pieces

  1. literalA special talent, song, dance, or comedic routine that a person frequently performs to entertain others at social gatherings.
    1. broadlyliteralAny trick or routine that a person uses to entertain others.
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APA

party piece. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/party%20piece

MLA

“party piece.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/party%20piece. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “party piece,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/party%20piece.

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