roister
UK: ˈrɔɪstə | US: ˈrɔɪstər
vi. to engage in noisy revelry or boisterous merrymaking
vi. to behave in a swaggering or uproarious manner
roister = roist<noisy revelry> + er<agent suffix>
- roist: Derived from Old French ruste (boisterous, rough), likely influenced by Middle Dutch ruyster (tumult). The core idea is "loud, unruly behavior."
- er: A common English suffix indicating a person or thing associated with an action (e.g., "runner," "teacher").
Etymology Origin:
The word roister emerged in the 16th century, blending Old French and Dutch roots tied to rowdiness. Its evolution reflects the cultural association of loud, unrestrained behavior with revelry, often in taverns or public gatherings. The suffix -er solidifies its use for describing someone who engages in such conduct.
The sailors roistered through the port town, singing and laughing.
He was known to roister with his friends after every victory.
The festival crowd roistered late into the night.
Their roistering disturbed the quiet neighborhood.
Historical accounts describe nobles who roistered while the poor starved.