consequences
/ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwɛn.sɪz/
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Meaning · English
An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “consequences” mean?
An old-fashioned parlour game describing the meeting of a lady and gentleman and the ensuing events, each player in turn writing a part of the story, not knowing what the others have written.
Is “consequences” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.