rowdy
UK: ˈraʊdi | US: ˈraʊdi
adj. noisy, disorderly, and disruptive
n. a noisy, disorderly person
The word "rowdy" originated in the early 19th century, likely derived from "row," meaning a noisy quarrel or disturbance. The suffix "-dy" (or "-y") was added to form an adjective, giving the sense of being loud and unruly. The term was initially associated with rough, boisterous behavior, particularly in American frontier contexts, and later generalized to describe any disruptive or disorderly conduct.
The rowdy crowd at the concert made it hard to hear the music.
The bar was full of rowdy patrons shouting and laughing late into the night.
The teacher struggled to control the rowdy classroom.
A group of rowdy teenagers was asked to leave the movie theater.
The football fans became rowdy after their team's victory.