What are the college kids up to these days? Apparently, they’re busy at darties, or “day parties.” Martha shares this collegiate portmanteau from Emily Grier’s list. This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Darty”
I have another great example of college slang for you.
Do you know what a darty is?
I do not know what a darty is.
It sounds like an Irish word. Something you’d play in a pub.
I don’t know what it is. What is it?
It’s a party that happens during the day. A darty.
It’s a portmanteau word.
I see.
Dark party?
No, during the day.
I see.
Or day long party.
What do they do in college these days?
I was in the library all the time.
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