Definition

Full of energy and excitement, often in a noisy or unruly way.

Example

The rumbustious children ran around the playground, laughing and shouting.

Conversation

Did you see the kids playing at the park yesterday?

Yes, they were so rumbustious!

I couldn't believe how much energy they had.

Right? It's like they had no limits at all!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rumbustious → This word originates from a dialectal English term 'rumbustious', which is a variant of 'rumbustious' (meaning boisterous or unruly). The exact etymology is uncertain, but it is believed to be a blend of 'rum' (meaning a state of excitement or disorder) and 'bustious' (from 'bustle', meaning to move in an energetic or noisy way). The word describes someone or something that is noisy, energetic, and unruly.

Memory Tip

Think of a lively and noisy scene where people are 'bustling' about energetically — that's what 'rumbustious' means.

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