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Rowdy

usgb/ˈraʊdi/Volume
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Context Matters

Use 'rowdy' to describe settings where noise and chaos are unexpected or unwelcome.

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The library got rowdy during finals week.
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Emotional Impact

'Rowdy' can have a negative tone, suggesting annoyance or disapproval of the noise or trouble caused.

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My neighbors were rowdy last night, and I couldn't sleep.
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Informal Usage

'Rowdy' is informal and best used in casual conversations, not in formal writings.

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The party turned rowdy when the music got louder.
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