rambunctious

[ram-buhngk-shuhs]

rambunctious Definition

uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous; difficult to control or handle.

Using rambunctious: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rambunctious" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The rambunctious children were running around the house and knocking things over.

  • Example

    The party was getting too rambunctious for my liking.

  • Example

    The rambunctious puppy was chewing on everything in sight.

  • Example

    The rambunctious crowd at the concert made it difficult to hear the music.

rambunctious Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using rambunctious

  • allow someone to behave in an unrestrained or uninhibited way

    Example

    Sometimes it's best to just let the rambunctious horse run and see where it takes you.

  • clumsy and careless in one's actions

    Example

    He's as rambunctious as a bull in a china shop, always breaking things and causing a mess.

  • playful and mischievous

    Example

    The little boy was rambunctious as a monkey, always getting into trouble and causing a commotion.

Phrases with rambunctious

  • boisterous or unruly conduct

    Example

    The teacher had to intervene to stop the rambunctious behavior of the students.

  • a lively and noisy party

    Example

    The rambunctious party next door kept me up all night.

  • a playful and energetic young dog

    Example

    The rambunctious puppy was always eager to play and run around.

Origins of rambunctious

originated from the dialect word 'rambunctious' meaning 'turbulent, boisterous'

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Summary: rambunctious in Brief

'Rambunctious' [ram-buhngk-shuhs] describes uncontrollable exuberance, boisterousness, or difficulty to handle. It is often used to describe children, animals, or crowds, as in 'The rambunctious children were running around the house and knocking things over.' The phrase 'let the rambunctious horse run' means allowing someone to behave uninhibitedly, while 'rambunctious as a bull in a china shop' refers to clumsiness and carelessness.

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