row·dy·dow noun orrow-de-dow\ˈrau̇dēˌdau̇\ (-s) Etymology: irregular from row (VI) 1.: noisy excitement : hubbub, to-do < piqued by all the ruffle and rowdydow — M.G.Bishop > 2. a.: a noisy disturbance or spirited contest : brawl, fight b.: a boisterous party : spree