Definition
To turn up to an event for a brief moment.
Also Said As
- put in an appearance
How People Actually Use It
To go to an event solely to be seen there; usually one's stay at such event is short in duration.
"Guy 1: "Yo man, what are you up to tonight?" Guy 2: "I have to make an appearance at some douchebag's birthday party, but after that I should be free.""
Source: Urban Dictionary