Definition

Verb: - To celebrate in a lively, noisy, and often unrestrained way, typically involving enjoyment, laughter, and sometimes drinking alcohol. It implies engaging in boisterous fun and festivities.

Usage

This verb is used to describe the act of participating in a loud, cheerful, and celebratory social gathering. It often suggests letting go of inhibitions to enjoy oneself fully with others. It is typically used in informal contexts.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To make merry at someone's expense": To enjoy oneself by laughing at or mocking another person.
  • The cruel crowd made merry at the speaker's unfortunate mistake.

Variants and Related Words

• Merrymaking (noun): The act of celebrating and having fun in a lively way.
  • The streets were filled with merrymaking during the carnival.

Synonyms

• Celebrate: To observe a notable occasion with festivities.
• Revel: To take great pleasure or delight in a lively, noisy way.
• Carouse: To drink alcohol and enjoy oneself with others in a noisy, lively way.

Related Phrases

• Make whoopee: (Informal, somewhat dated) To engage in lively merrymaking or celebration.
  • It sounded like the neighbors were making whoopee all night.

Verb

1. celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
   • The members of the wedding party made merry all night
   • Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!