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rowdiness

|row/di/ness|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈraʊdiːnəs/

🇬🇧

/ˈraʊdɪnəs/

(rowdy)

noisy and unruly

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNoun
rowdyrowdierrowdiestrowdiness
Etymology
Etymology Information

'rowdy' originates from the English word 'row,' which meant 'a noisy disturbance.'

Historical Evolution

'row' changed from the Old English word 'rōw' and eventually became the modern English word 'rowdy.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a noisy disturbance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'disorderly or noisy behavior.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality or state of being rowdy; disorderly or noisy behavior.

The rowdiness of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

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Last updated: 2025/02/08 05:17