Rambunctious
/ræmˈbʌŋk.tʃəs/
Rambunctious describes someone or something that is loudly energetic and hard to control, often in a playful or mischievous way.
Examples
- Teachers struggled to manage the rambunctious class during the last period.
- The rambunctious toddlers turned the quiet library into a chaotic playground.
- The party grew rambunctious after midnight, with music blaring and people dancing on tables.
- She loved her dog's rambunctious greeting every time she came home.
- His rambunctious sense of humor always made gatherings more lively.
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