adjective
Uncommon
rowdy
ROW-dee
Rowdy (adjective) means Loud, boisterous, and disorderly. Example: “The rowdy crowd kept spilling out onto the street after the match.”
adjective
1
Loud, boisterous, and disorderly.
"The rowdy crowd kept spilling out onto the street after the match."
"It was a rowdy party that ended with a noise complaint."
noun
1
A person who behaves in a loud, disorderly way.
"A group of rowdies were thrown out of the bar."
How to use rowdy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLoud, unruly, and a bit out of control — often used for crowds, parties, or kids.
Common pairings
rowdy crowd
get rowdy
rowdy behavior
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Word forms
- Plural
- rowdies
- Comparative
- rowdier
- Superlative
- rowdiest
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Etymology
Possibly derived from "row," in the sense of a noisy argument.
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What does “rowdy” mean?
The word “rowdy” means loud, boisterous, and disorderly. In plain terms, loud, unruly, and a bit out of control — often used for crowds, parties, or kids.
How do you pronounce “rowdy”?
“Rowdy” is pronounced ROW-dee (/ˈɹaʊ̯di/ in IPA).
How do you use “rowdy” in a sentence?
Here is “rowdy” used in a sentence: “The rowdy crowd kept spilling out onto the street after the match.”
What is another word for “rowdy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “rowdy” include brawler and ruffian.
What part of speech is “rowdy”?
Depending on how it is used, “rowdy” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “rowdy” a common word?
“Rowdy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rowdy” have?
“Rowdy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loud, boisterous, and disorderly.
