rowdier; rowdiest
Definition of rowdy
(Entry 1 of 2)
: coarse or boisterous in behavior : rough
also
: characterized by such behavior
rowdy local bars
rowdy
noun
plural rowdies
Definition of rowdy (Entry 2 of 2)
: a rowdy person : tough
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The first known use of rowdy was in 1832
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