rambunctious US
ræmˈbʌŋkʃəs
See also: boisterous (UK)
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Definition of rambunctious - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

energetic behaviorUSvery noisy, energetic, and hard to controlUS
  • The rambunctious children ran around the playground.
  • The rambunctious puppy chewed on everything.
  • A rambunctious crowd filled the stadium.
boisterous rowdy
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Origin of rambunctious

Unknown, possibly alteration of rumbustious (boisterous)

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  1. French:turbulent, ...
  2. German:wild, ...
  3. Italian:vivace, ...
  4. Spanish:alborotado, ...
  5. Portuguese:irrequieto, ...
  6. Chinese:吵闹的, ...
  7. Japanese:やんちゃな, ...
  8. Arabic:مُشاغِب, ...
  9. Hebrew:פָּרוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:шумный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:галасливий, ...
  12. Hindi:शरारती, ...
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