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rowdy

row·dy [ rówdee ]


adjective  (comparative row·di·er, superlative row·di·est)
Definition:
 
unruly: noisy and disorderly
The debate was a pretty rowdy affair.



noun  (plural row·dies)
Definition:
 
noisy person: a rough and noisy person who often causes disturbances
local rowdies hanging out on the streets

[Early 19th century. Probably <row3]

row·di·ly adverb
row·di·ness noun
row·dy·ism noun
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