Roisterer: meaning, definitions and examples
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roisterer
[ ˈrɔɪstərər ]
noisy celebration
A roisterer is someone who engages in noisy and boisterous celebrations or revelry, often characterized by excessive drinking and rowdy behavior. This term typically refers to individuals who take part in lively, often disruptive festivities, enjoying themselves without regard for social decorum. Roisterers can be found at parties, bars, or any place where merrymaking takes place, sometimes leading to troublesome situations due to their excessive enthusiasm.
Synonyms
celebrant, merrymaker, partier, reveler.
Examples of usage
- The roisterers filled the streets with laughter and shouts during the festival.
- At the pub, the roisterers caused quite a commotion, celebrating until late into the night.
- The roisterers were asked to quiet down as their antics were disturbing the neighbors.
Translations
Translations of the word "roisterer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 marmanjão
🇮🇳 उत्सव मनाने वाला
🇩🇪 Feiernder
🇮🇩 perayaan
🇺🇦 гуляка
🇵🇱 hulaka
🇯🇵 騒がしい人
🇫🇷 fêtard
🇪🇸 fiestero
🇹🇷 eğlenceci
🇰🇷 파티를 즐기는 사람
🇸🇦 محتفل
🇨🇿 oslavující
🇸🇰 oslávajúci
🇨🇳 庆祝者
🇸🇮 praznovalec
🇮🇸 veisla
🇰🇿 мереке тойлаушы
🇬🇪 დღესასწაულის მონაწილე
🇦🇿 şənlik iştirakçısı
🇲🇽 fiestero
Etymology
The term 'roisterer' originates from the late Middle English word 'roister', derived from the term 'roist', which itself likely comes from the Old French 'roister', meaning to noise or to boast. This lineage reflects the word's association with boisterousness and revelry. The prefix 'roist' has roots in 'roistering', which denotes noisy, lively behavior, implying a sense of celebration often accompanied by alcohol. The word's usage, particularly in the context of wild parties or unrestrained festivities, became popular from the 16th century onward, serving to encapsulate a range of raucous behaviors associated with celebration. Over time, 'roisterer' emerged as a noun to describe those who partake in such behaviors, maintaining its connotations of jovial yet disruptive revelry.