Rabble-rousing
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Alternative spelling of rabblerousing. alt-of, alternative
"Earlier on the Other stage on Friday afternoon, Charli XCX took a more straightforward, rabble-rousing approach, a flurry of confetti cannon, inflatables and exhortations to wild hedonism: “I hope everyone gets really fucked up this weekend!”"
Adjective
- 1 arousing to action or rebellion wordnet
Example
More examples"Earlier on the Other stage on Friday afternoon, Charli XCX took a more straightforward, rabble-rousing approach, a flurry of confetti cannon, inflatables and exhortations to wild hedonism: “I hope everyone gets really fucked up this weekend!”"
Etymology
From rabble + rousing.
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