Meaning & use

rowdy

adjective·Everyday

Noisy, disorderly, and rough in behavior, especially in a group.

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Security removed several rowdy fans after the fight broke out.

The rowdy classroom quieted down the moment the principal walked in.

A note on using this word

"Rowdy" describes loud, rough behavior that is disruptive but not necessarily violent or malicious.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A rough, disorderly person, especially one prone to fighting.

The old saloon was always full of rowdies looking for trouble.

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