Merrymake: meaning, definitions and examples

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merrymake

 

[ หˆmษ›r.iหŒmeษชk ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

celebration activity

To merrymake means to engage in joyful revelry or festivities. It often involves enjoying oneself in a cheerful manner, typically in a social setting. The act may include singing, dancing, or other forms of entertainment that promote happiness among participants.

Synonyms

carouse, celebrate, frolic, revel.

Examples of usage

  • They decided to merrymake during the festival.
  • The whole town merrymaked at the annual parade.
  • We merrymaked all night long at the wedding reception.

Translations

Translations of the word "merrymake" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น festejar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคคเฅเคธเคต เคฎเคจเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช feiern

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merayakan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะตัะตะปะธั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bawiฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฅฝใ—ใ‚€

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท faire la fรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ celebrar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ลŸenlenmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ๊ธฐ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุญุชูู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slavit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oslaviลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅบ†็ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ praznovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fagna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะตั€ะตะบะตะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸษ™nlษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ celebrar

Etymology

The word 'merrymake' originates from the Middle English 'merrymaken', which combines 'merry', meaning cheerful or lively, and 'maken', which means to make or engage in. The term has roots in Old Norse and Middle Dutch, aligning with the idea of bringing joy and festivity. Over time, merrymaking has evolved to encompass various forms of celebratory activities, especially during festivals and community gatherings. The word has maintained a consistent usage in English literature and folklore, often depicting the convivial spirit that accompanies joyous occasions.