rowdy (B2)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈraʊdi/
Definition
Noisy, disorderly, and sometimes aggressive behavior, often in a boisterous or unruly way.
Examples
The bar was closed early due to the rowdy crowd disturbing the neighbors.
Despite their rowdy reputation, the students were well-behaved during the school trip.
The concert became quite rowdy as the night went on, with people dancing wildly.
How to Use rowdy
- get rowdy (collocation)
- To become noisy and disorderly. — "The party started to get rowdy after midnight."
- a bit rowdy (collocation)
- Slightly noisy and disorderly. — "The children were a bit rowdy during the long car ride."
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