Synonyms

merrymaking

American

[mer-ee-mey-king] / ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.
a merry festivity; revel.

adjective

producing mirth; happy; festive.

merrymaking British

/ ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ /

noun

fun, revelry, or festivity

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Other Word Forms

merrymaker

noun

Etymology

Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

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