social-life

to mock someone, often through teasing or sarcasm

raised from birth in a particular place or environment, with traits shaped by it

to mix or spend time with people in a social or professional setting

to avoid notice or publicity by behaving discreetly

the main achievement or feature for which a person, place, or thing is known

a person or thing that others openly mock or ridicule

have the appearance or clothing expected for a particular role

lose other people's respect through public embarrassment or humiliation

dominate the attention and conversation of a social gathering

with an enthusiastic and affectionate welcome

to protect one's dignity or public reputation after embarrassment or failure

to choose not to do, attend, or take part in something

for amusement or impulse rather than for any serious purpose

shabby, worn, or neglected in appearance, often because of poverty

to attract considerable public attention by doing something impressive or notable

To preserve an outward impression that everything is normal or successful despite underlying trouble.

Enjoyable, lighthearted activity, often mentioned in contrast with a situation's serious or difficult side.

To remain serious and avoid smiling or laughing in an amusing or awkward moment.

Very close together physically or closely associated.

to cover a bill yourself, often for a group after a meal or other outing

someone's local area or part of the country

subject to suspicion or disgrace that damages one's reputation

to regain safety or acceptance after living in secrecy, isolation, or exclusion

behaving in an arrogant, self-important way toward other people

to abandon restraint and behave freely or wildly

to celebrate or indulge freely, usually by spending more than usual

to limit someone's freedom to behave or express themselves in their usual way

to become wildly excited, angry, or otherwise out of control

a chaotic or uncooperative situation in which each person acts purely for personal benefit

bursting with cheerful energy and enthusiasm

to create a loud disturbance or behave in a wildly disruptive way

to attract admiring attention with a stylish appearance or confident manner

to date several people without committing to one partner

basic comforts and entertainment offered to distract the public from serious problems

to make a mocking gesture that expresses disrespect or defiance

to cohabit romantically without having married

a clever, lively, attractive young person with strong social appeal

to signal romantic or sexual attraction through deliberate glances

to accept other people's choices without trying to control them

to create an extremely loud commotion through celebration or protest

to enjoy oneself at a noisy, exuberant celebration