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merrymaking Definition

merry·making (-māk′iŋ)

noun

  1. a making merry, laughing, and having fun; conviviality; festivity
  2. a joyous festival or entertainment

adjective

taking part in merrymaking

merrymaking Related Forms

mer′ry·mak′er noun

merrymaking Synonyms

merrymaking

n.

frolic, amusement, revelry; see entertainment 1, fun, merriment 2.

merrymaking Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

general: In the Middle Ages the Common was the site for jousting tournaments, archery competitions, fetes and general merrymaking.