"@ party" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: @ parties [plural]
Etymology: From the @ symbol used in e-mail addresses. Head templates: {{en-noun}} @ party (plural @ parties)
  1. (Internet, historical) An informal private party held as part of a convention, giving Internet users the chance to meet in person. Tags: Internet, historical Categories (topical): Internet
    Sense id: en-@_party-en-noun-Ifo9yOJU Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "text": "Hi! An @ party will be held in Room 3121 at Balticon on Saturday night, starting at 10 PM and going for an as-yet undetermined while. The @ party is hosted by Digital Express Group, purveyors of that mightiest of refreshments, digital espresso!",
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