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rowdy Meaning & Definition

/ˈɹaʊ̯di/

What Does Rowdy Mean?

Rowdy is an adjective that means Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous. As a noun, it means A boisterous person; a brawler.

Rowdy: Key Facts

Part of speechadjective, noun
Pronunciation//ˈɹaʊ̯di//
Syllables1
Synonymsraucous, tough and disorderly
Pluralrowdies
Comparative / superlativerowdier, rowdiest

Rowdy Definition (Adjective)

  1. Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous.

Rowdy as a Noun

  1. A boisterous person; a brawler.
  2. money; ready money.

Synonyms of Rowdy

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Antonyms of Rowdy

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Rowdy in a Sentence

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Word Forms & Grammar

rowdy (comparative rowdier, superlative rowdiest)

rowdy (countable and uncountable, plural rowdies)

Words That Rhyme With Rowdy

Origin of Rowdy

Possibly from row (“noisy argument”), originally used as a noun.

How Do You Say Rowdy?

You say rowdy as //ˈɹaʊ̯di//. It has 1 syllable.

Frequently Asked Questions About Rowdy

Is rowdy an adjective or a noun?

Rowdy is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for rowdy?

Words with a similar meaning to rowdy include raucous, tough and disorderly. See the full list of rowdy synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of rowdy?

The plural of rowdy is rowdies.

What are the comparative and superlative forms of rowdy?

The comparative form is rowdier and the superlative form is rowdiest.

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