postman's knock
"Postman's knock" is a traditional party game that has been popular in British culture since the 1880s.
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Definition
B2Social Gatherings
(informal, British)A party game where one person knocks on a door and another person answers, often resulting in an exchange of kisses.
Example
- At the party, they played postman's knock, and everyone had a great time.
B2Daily Life
(British)A double knock at the door to indicate the delivery of mail.
Example
- The postman's knock at the door signaled the arrival of the morning letters.
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