RAVE

Noun. 1. A large dance music party. The term originated in the 1950s and since the late 1980s in Britain has become synonymous with the 'house' and 'techno' dance scene. These raves are often illegal gatherings with much drug taking, especially 'ecstasy.'2. The style of music epitomised by 'rave' (noun 1) which encompasses 'house', 'techno' and other hybrids of these genres. Verb. To party in the manner by which 'raves' became known.