Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pity-party

noun

/ˈpɪti ˈpɑːrti/

Definition

A pity party is a gathering where individuals express their sadness or complaints, typically about their life circumstances, often seeking sympathy from others.

Examples

After losing the game, he had a pity-party with his friends, lamenting about how unfair everything was.
She decided to cancel the pity-party she was hosting, realizing that moping around wouldn’t help her situation.

Meaning

It refers to an occasion where someone indulges in self-pity, often complaining about their problems in a dramatic way, while seeking attention and sympathy from others.