roistering
Definition
Noun (uncountable) - Boisterous, noisy, or rowdy behavior: "roistering" refers to loud, unrestrained, and often drunken merrymaking or carousing. It is typically associated with groups of people celebrating in a disorderly or exuberant manner.
Usage Examples
- (Loud, rowdy celebration.)
- (Disorderly, noisy behavior.)
Advanced Usage
"roistering company": a group of people engaged in loud, festive revelry.
- The roistering company of sailors sang and shouted as they left the tavern. (A noisy, merry group.)
"roistering spirit": a tendency or inclination toward boisterous celebration.
- He had a roistering spirit that made him the life of every party. (A love for loud, fun gatherings.)
Variants and Related Words
Roister (verb): to engage in noisy, boisterous, or drunken revelry.
- They roistered through the town until dawn. (They celebrated loudly and rowdily.)
Roisterer (noun): a person who engages in roistering.
- The roisterers were finally asked to leave the bar. (The noisy revelers.)
Synonyms
- Carousing: drinking and making merry noisily.
- Revelry: lively and noisy festivities.
- Riotousness: wild, uncontrolled behavior.
Phrasal Verbs
- None directly associated with "roistering."
Related Idioms
"to paint the town red": to go out and enjoy oneself in a lively, often drunken manner.
- After winning the game, the team painted the town red with roistering. (They celebrated loudly.)
"to raise the roof": to make a lot of noise, especially in celebration.
- The roistering crowd raised the roof at the concert. (They cheered and shouted loudly.)