roister
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrɔɪstər/
KK: /ˈrɔɪstər/
intransitive verb
Definition
To act in a loud and lively way, often involving noisy celebrations or revelry.
Example
The friends decided to roister all night to celebrate their victory.
Tense Forms
Past: roistered
Past Participle: roistered
Conversation
Did you hear them roister all night at the party?
Yeah, it was hard to get any sleep with all that noise!
I thought they might calm down after a while, but it just got louder.
I guess some people just love to roister whenever they celebrate.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
revel
swagger
carouse
Antonyms
mourn
sulk
grieve
noun
Definition
A person who engages in noisy, boisterous, or rowdy behavior, often in a celebratory context.
Example
The roister at the party made it hard for anyone to have a quiet conversation.
Conversation
Did you hear about the party last night?
Yeah, I heard it got pretty wild with all the roister going on.
I wish I could have been there to see the fun!
Root Explanation
Roister originates from the Middle English 'roisteren', which is derived from the Old French 'roister', meaning to make noise or to boast. The word reflects a sense of revelry or noisy celebration.
Memory Tip
Imagine someone making a lot of noise while celebrating or boasting — that's what roister means.
Visually Confused Words
roster
wrister
rouster
rooster
rodster
roaster
hoister
grister