rambunctious — uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous and difficult to handle
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous and difficult to handle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ræmˈbʌŋkʃəs/
Example Sentences
- The rambunctious monkey escaped from the zoo and caused a traffic jam while swinging on street lamps.
- My rambunctious cat knocked over three vases, ate my homework, and somehow got stuck in the washing machine.
- The teacher struggled to control her rambunctious students during the field trip.
rambunctious
ADJECTIVE[/ræmˈbʌŋkʃəs/]
uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous and difficult to handle
Wildly energetic and uncontrollable children
Rambunctious kids make scrumptious treats!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Likely derived from the dialectal or slang term 'rambunctious' which emerged in American English in the early 19th century, possibly from 'rambunctious' as a variant or blend of words like 'ramble' and other exuberant descriptors, though its exact origin is uncertain.
Breakdown
ramb- (possibly from 'ramble', meaning to move wildly) + -unctious (a suffix of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin or as a playful invented element) = rambunctious (boisterous and uncontrollable)
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📝Examples
“The rambunctious monkey escaped from the zoo and caused a traffic jam while swinging on street lamps.”
“My rambunctious cat knocked over three vases, ate my homework, and somehow got stuck in the washing machine.”
“The teacher struggled to control her rambunctious students during the field trip.”
“His rambunctious personality made him the life of every party.”
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