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boisterous

[ boi-ster-uhs, -struhs ]

adjective

  1. rough and noisy; noisily jolly or rowdy; clamorous; unrestrained:

    the sound of boisterous laughter.

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  2. (of waves, weather, wind, etc.) rough and stormy.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms: ,

  3. Obsolete. rough and massive.


boisterous

/ -strəs; ˈbɔɪstərəs /

adjective

  1. noisy and lively; unrestrained or unruly
  2. (of the wind, sea, etc) turbulent or stormy
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

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  • ˈǾٱdzܲ, adverb
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  • Ǿt·dzܲ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·Ǿt·dzܲ adjective
  • un·Ǿt·dzܲ· adverb
  • un·Ǿt·dzܲ·Ա noun
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of boisterous1

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English boistrous, variant of Middle English boistous “crude, fierce, gross, strong”; of obscure origin; possibly from Old French boisteus “lame,” from boist(e) “box,” also “cavity containing an organ, cavity in a bone” (ultimately from Late Latin buxis; box 1( def ) ) + -eus -eous ( def )
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of boisterous1

C13 boistuous , of unknown origin
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Before the fire, Gill said, it was “a party house,” big and boisterous.

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“We have a continuum of activity, some of which we rightfully tolerate, such as boisterous and passionate protests,” said Brian Levin, a professor emeritus at Cal State San Bernardino and an expert on extremism.

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On weekends, the restaurant becomes a boisterous community gathering spot, packed with locals.

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The boisterous former talk show and radio host returned to the daytime space Friday in a different capacity.

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The festival honours the divine love of Hindu deities Radha and Krishna, and boisterous celebrations are held in the northern Indian cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, believed to be their birthplace.

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