rambunctious

rambunctious Definition

☆ ram·bunc·tious (ram buŋk′s̸həs)

adjective

wild, disorderly, boisterous, unruly, etc.

Etymology: earlier rambustious, altered (prob. by assoc. with ram) < robustious

rambunctious Related Forms

ram·bunc′·tiously adverb ram·bunc′·tious·ness noun

rambunctious Synonyms

modif.

boisterous, noisy, obstreperous; see loud 2, rude 2, turbulent, unruly.

rambunctious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

character: For all her fears and frailties, Alison is a robust and rambunctious character, uncompromising and unapologetic.
warrior: Little Green Radicals is a NEW range for rambunctious little eco warriors who want to change the world!
boy: This is a book best for children because it is about a young rambunctious boy who gets into trouble all the time.

Modifying Another Word

too: Every piece of path costs money, so don't get too rambunctious in the beginning.

Used with adjective complement

get: Every piece of path costs money, so don't get too rambunctious in the beginning.

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