rowdy
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B2
/ˈraʊdi/
noisy and unruly
Etymology
Etymology Information
'rowdy' originates from the English dialect word 'row,' which meant 'a noisy disturbance.'
Historical Evolution
'row' transformed into the word 'rowdy' in the 19th century, eventually becoming the modern English word 'rowdy.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a noisy disturbance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'noisy and disorderly.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is noisy and disorderly.
The rowdy was escorted out of the bar by security.
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Adjective 1
noisy and disorderly; rough and unruly.
The rowdy crowd disrupted the concert.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35