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rumbustious Definition

rum·bus·tious (rum bus′c̸həs)

adjective

Chiefly Brit. rambunctious, boisterous, unruly, etc.

Etymology: altered (? after rum) < robustious

rumbustious Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • farce: This rumbustious farce proves Molière to be a master of the comedic genre.

Browse dictionary entries near rumbustious

  1. ‹ rumble strip
  2. ‹ rumble seat
  3. ‹ rumble
  4. ‹ rumba
  5. ‹ Rumania
  6. ‹ rumaki
  7. ‹ rum
  8. ‹ ruling
  9. ‹ rules of engagement
  10. ‹ ruler
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