rent party

noun

A party with hired musicians, typically jazz or blues, held by tenants in order to raise money for rent.

Meanings

nounrent party (plural rent parties)

plural rent parties

  1. A party with hired musicians, typically jazz or blues, held by tenants in order to raise money for rent.
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APA

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Chicago

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