First Known Use: 1778
Dictionary
rumbustious
adjective rum·bus·tious \ˌrəm-ˈbəs-chəs\
Definition of RUMBUSTIOUS
chiefly British— rum·bus·tious·ly adverb, chiefly British
— rum·bus·tious·ness noun, chiefly British
See rumbustious defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of RUMBUSTIOUS
alteration of robustious
Related to RUMBUSTIOUS
- Synonyms
- hell-raising, knockabout, rambunctious, raucous, robustious, roisterous, rollicking, rowdy, boisterous [chiefly British]
- Antonyms
- orderly
Learn More About RUMBUSTIOUS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: rum cherryPrevious Word in the Dictionary: rumbusticalAll Words Near: rumbustious
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up rumbustious? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).