Meaning & use
rambunctious
Full of uncontrolled energy or exuberance; noisily boisterous.
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The rambunctious puppy knocked over the lamp while chasing its own tail.
A group of rambunctious kids ran shrieking through the backyard all afternoon.
A note on using this word
Rambunctious usually describes lively, energetic behavior in a lighthearted way, rather than genuinely bad or threatening conduct.
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