Rowdiness

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state of being rowdy. uncountable, usually

    "Spectator rowdiness and movement during matches is considered part of the “modern era of tennis” and good for the game, attracting nonfans interested in the spectacle."

  2. 2
    rowdy behavior wordnet

Example

More examples

"Key takeaways from Johnson’s remarks included that young British men will still be able, post-Brexit, to enjoy wild stag (bachelor) parties in central Europe — something that won’t necessarily reassure the residents of Prague, Budapest or Krakow, who are increasingly irritated by the rowdiness of young vacationing British males."

Etymology

From rowdy + -ness.

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