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merrymaking

American  
[mer-ee-mey-king] / ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.

  2. a merry festivity; revel.

adjective

  1. producing mirth; happy; festive.

merrymaking British  
/ ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ /

noun

  1. fun, revelry, or festivity

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Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

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