as in boisterous
being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way
a rowdy but good-natured group of teenagers
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as in thug
a violent, brutal person who is often a member of an organized gang
rowdies had overtaken the neighborhood and were threatening people on the street
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Recent Examples of rowdy
Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Decades ago, one of the biggest draws for this corner of Appalachians was its rowdy annual beer fest.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Wayne is a rowdy and rebellious teen, a type Cutkosky knows well thanks to his Shameless days.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
The billboards could cheer on resistance efforts ongoing at Republican town-halls, where GOP incumbents are still having issues handling rowdy crowds.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
He’s loved getting to know London, though has been surprised to see some rowdy audiences over the 16-week-run (the American was warned plenty on how well, usually, Brits follow proper theater etiquette).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2025
Decades ago, one of the biggest draws for this corner of Appalachians was its rowdy annual beer fest.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2025
Wayne is a rowdy and rebellious teen, a type Cutkosky knows well thanks to his Shameless days.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
The billboards could cheer on resistance efforts ongoing at Republican town-halls, where GOP incumbents are still having issues handling rowdy crowds.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rowdy
Adjective
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Chatter in a crowded room, the grind of metal on train tracks and the boisterous wall of sound backstage at a gig were also effectively subdued but not completely obliterated.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
22 Aug. 2025
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Their assemblage resounded with calls for fighting back against President Donald Trump and boisterous camaraderie in the name of winning in 2026. Democrats may be rallying and kumbaya-ing now, but their upcoming primary campaigns will be brutal and fiercely competitive.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Peace isn’t easy to come by, though the motorcycle thugs who swing by to bully the locals and squeeze money out of the businesses don’t offer much resistance.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
15 Aug. 2025
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As the ship prepared to leave port, the G men arrived, handcuffed the thug and dragged him away.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The volume against Liverpool is certain to be high, and there are few better, more raucous arenas than an aggrieved St James’.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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The arena quickly became synonymous with the Hornets’ teal, with its raucous crowds creating one of the loudest atmospheres in pro basketball.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Aug. 2025
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In the original series, Dexter was a forensics technician who targeted the most heinous of criminals.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Stealing America's Most Famous Pair of Shoes (Hulu, Aug. 26) In 2005, one of the most ambitious movie memorabilia heists of all time happened, with a very unusual criminal behind it.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The street racing is all but sidelined for a rambunctious heist plot that culminates in a bank vault laying ruin to Rio de Janeiro, a sequence that numbers amongst the series’ most famous.—
Declan Gallagher,
EW.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The 40th felt rambunctious, a big, crazy emotional party.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The most nail-biting scene in the movie involves not a local tough but Claire, desperate in withdrawal, threatening to kidnap and kill the family dog if Kate doesn’t give her some money.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Williams is already Beale Street jerky tough and looks like a plug-and-play 3-and-D wing.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
11 Apr. 2024
Adjective
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From intimate evenings at home to lively dinner parties, Wine Chips make every sip more memorable.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Aug. 2025
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Having been friends and collaborators for over two decades, the group's conversations are lively and filled with excited interjections, ultimately leading to agreement.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The movie brings back Hemsworth’s Rake, who is tasked with a new mission — rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
18 Aug. 2025
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In the episode, which originally aired in 1968, the Enterprise crew lands on a planet with a 1920s gangster culture.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Rowdy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rowdy. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.
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