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View usage for: roister in British English (ˈrɔɪstə) verb (intransitive)1. to engage in noisy merrymaking; revel 2. to brag, bluster, or swagger Derived forms roisterer (ˈroisterer) noun roisterous (ˈroisterous) adjective roisterously (ˈroisterously) adverb Word origin C16: from Old French rustre lout, from ruste uncouth, from Latin rusticus rural; see rusticroister in American English (ˈrɔɪstər) verb intransitive2. to be lively and noisy; revel boisterously Derived forms roisterer (ˈroisterer) noun roisterous (ˈroisterous) adjective Word origin < earlier roister (n.), loud bully < OFr ruistre < L rusticus: see rustic Examples of 'roister' in a sentenceroister Working people lived here, dockworkers and ware-housemen: they didn't roister longinto the night. Synonyms of 'roister'make merry, celebrate, rave, romp swagger, boast, show off, strut More Synonyms of roister Definition to enjoy oneself noisily and boisterously Synonyms rave (British, slang) large it (British, slang) whoop it up (informal) go on a spree rollick Additional synonymsDefinition to speak loudly or in a bullying way He was still blustering, but there was panic in his eyes. Synonyms boast, swagger, talk big (slang) Definition to speak in excessively proud terms of one's possessions, talents, etc. She boasted about her achievements. Synonyms brag, crow, vaunt, bluster, talk big (slang), blow your own trumpet, show off, be proud of, flaunt, showboat, congratulate yourself on, flatter yourself, pride yourself on, skite (Australian, New Zealand, informal), swagger, swank (informal) Definition to speak arrogantly and boastfully He'll probably go around bragging to his friends. Synonyms boast, crow, swagger, vaunt, bluster, talk big (slang), blow your own trumpet, blow your own horn (US, Canadian) - roe deer
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Additional synonymsDefinition to have a merry drinking party They should stay home more, instead of going out and carousing with friends. Synonyms drink, booze (informal), revel, imbibe (formal), quaff, pub-crawl (informal, British), bevvy (dialect), make merry, wassail, bend the elbow (informal), roister, go on the piss (taboo, slang) Definition to hold festivities I was in a mood to celebrate. Synonyms rejoice, party, enjoy yourself, carouse, live it up (informal), whoop it up (informal), make merry, paint the town red (informal), go on a spree, large it (British, slang), put the flags out, roister, kill the fatted calf Definition to run and play in a lively way Tourists sunbathe and frolic in the ocean. Synonyms play, romp, lark, caper, cavort, frisk, gambol, make merry, rollick, cut capers, sportThere's no reason why you couldn't live it up once in a while. Synonyms enjoy yourself, celebrate, have fun, revel, have a ball (informal), large it (British, slang), push the boat out (British, informal), paint the town red, make whoopee (informal), overindulge yourself Thousands of football fans painted the town red after the match. Synonyms celebrate, revel, large it (British, slang), carouse, live it up (informal), make merry, make whoopee (informal), go on a binge (informal), go on a spree, go on the town I earn enough to push the boat out now and again. Synonyms celebrate, party, large it (British, slang), have a fling, go the whole hog (informal), go on a bender (informal), put the flags out, kill the fatted calf, go on a beano (British, slang) Definition to take part in noisy festivities I'm afraid I revelled the night away. Synonyms celebrate, rave (British, slang), carouse, live it up (informal), push the boat out (British, informal), whoop it up (informal, old-fashioned), make merry, paint the town red (informal), large it (British, slang, old-fashioned), go on a spree, roisterSynonyms romp, revel, caper, cavort, frisk, gambol, make merry, galumph (informal) Definition to play or run about wildly or joyfully Dogs romped happily in the garden. Synonyms frolic, sport, skip, have fun, revel, caper, cavort, frisk, gambol, make merry, rollick, roister, cut capers Definition to flaunt skills, knowledge, or looks in order to attract attention or impress people He had been showing off at the poker table. Synonyms boast, brag, blow your own trumpet, swagger, hot-dog (US), showboat, strut your stuff (informal), make a spectacle of yourself Additional synonymsDefinition to walk in a stiff proud way with head high and shoulders back He struts around the town as though he owns the place. Synonyms swagger, parade, stalk, peacock, prance |