rorty
Definition
- Adjective (informal, chiefly British slang):
- Lively and cheerful: "rorty" describes a person who is fond of fun and amusement, or an occasion that is enjoyable and spirited.
- Pleasurable and exciting: It can also refer to an experience that is thrilling or delightful.
Usage Examples
- (He is a lively, cheerful person who enjoys amusing others.)
- (We experienced a very enjoyable and exciting time.)
Advanced Usage
"a rorty laugh": a hearty, unrestrained laugh.
- Her rorty laugh could be heard across the room. (Her loud, cheerful laugh was very noticeable.)
"rorty company": a group of people who are lively and fun to be with.
- We spent the evening in rorty company, singing and dancing. (We were with a cheerful, entertaining group.)
Variants and Related Words
- Rortiness (n): the quality of being lively or cheerful.
- The rortiness of the festival was infectious. (The lively atmosphere spread to everyone.)
Synonyms
- Jolly: full of high spirits; merry.
- Jovial: cheerful and friendly.
- Raucous: loud and rowdy (often in a fun way).
- Boisterous: noisy, energetic, and cheerful.
Related Idioms
"to have a rorty time": to enjoy oneself thoroughly.
- The children had a rorty time at the beach, building sandcastles and splashing in the waves. (They had a very fun and exciting time.)
"a rorty character": a person known for being lively and amusing.
- Everyone loves Uncle Bob; he's such a rorty character. (He is a cheerful and entertaining person.)