rowdy — noisy and disorderly; rough and boisterous
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: noisy and disorderly; rough and boisterous
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈraʊdi/
Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 무질서한; 거칠고 난폭한
Korean pronunciation: **라**우디
Example Sentences
- The rowdy wedding guests started a food fight during the reception.
- My neighbor's rowdy dog barks at 3 AM like it's auditioning for a horror movie.
- The bar owner threatened to call the police if the rowdy customers didn't calm down.
rowdy
ADJECTIVE//ˈraʊdi//
noisy and disorderly; rough and boisterous
Rowdy students create chaos by banging utensils and shouting in the cafeteria
Cheer rowdy and loudly, stand proudly!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Hindi 'raudī' (राउडी) meaning a bully or violent person, adopted into English during British colonial presence in India in the 19th century.
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📝Examples
“The rowdy wedding guests started a food fight during the reception.”
“My neighbor's rowdy dog barks at 3 AM like it's auditioning for a horror movie.”
“The bar owner threatened to call the police if the rowdy customers didn't calm down.”
“Even the library became rowdy when they announced free pizza for students.”
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