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rowdiest

 

[ ˈrau̇dēəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior, party

The term 'rowdiest' refers to being the most disorderly or boisterous. It describes a situation or individual that exhibits the highest degree of unruliness, often characterized by loud, chaotic, and disruptive behavior. This might occur in settings such as parties, sporting events, or other gatherings where excitement can escalate into a lack of control. The word is derived from the base term 'rowdy', which entails noisy and disorderly behavior, but 'rowdiest' intensifies this meaning, denoting the peak of such an atmosphere.

Synonyms

craziest, loudest, most unruly, noisiest, wildest

Examples of usage

  • The rowdiest crowd I have ever seen was at the concert last weekend.
  • During the festival, the rowdiest children excitedly ran through the streets.
  • He often becomes the rowdiest member of our friend group during celebrations.

Translations

Translations of the word "rowdiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais barulhento

🇮🇳 सबसे शोरगुल वाला

🇩🇪 am lautesten

🇮🇩 paling gaduh

🇺🇦 найгучніший

🇵🇱 najgłośniejszy

🇯🇵 最も騒がしい

🇫🇷 le plus bruyant

🇪🇸 el más ruidoso

🇹🇷 en gürültülü

🇰🇷 가장 시끄러운

🇸🇦 الأكثر صخبًا

🇨🇿 nejhlasitější

🇸🇰 najhlasnejší

🇨🇳 最吵的

🇸🇮 najglasnejši

🇮🇸 hávaðamest

🇰🇿 ең даулы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ხმაურიანი

🇦🇿 ən səs-küylü

🇲🇽 el más ruidoso

Etymology

The word 'rowdy' originated from the dialectical forms of the word 'routy', which came from the noun 'rout', meaning a disorderly crowd or a tumult. The root word 'rout' traces back to Middle English, where it meant to 'roar' or 'bawl', reflecting the noisy and chaotic nature of a crowd. Over time, 'rowdy' evolved to describe individuals or groups exhibiting loud and disruptive behaviors, especially in social contexts. The superlative form, 'rowdiest', emphasizes the extreme degree of this characteristic, often used in informal settings to portray a lively or uncontrolled atmosphere.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,298, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.