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merrymaking

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

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

adjective

producing mirth; happy; festive.

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Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

Words nearby merrymaking

merry-andrew, merry-bells, merry dancers, merry-go-round, merrymaker, merrymaking, merry men, Merry Mount, merrythought, merry widow, MERS
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Words related to merrymaking

festivity, carousal, conviviality, enjoyment, merriment, jolly, revelry, pleasure, frolic, amusement, festive

Example sentences from the Web for merrymaking

British Dictionary definitions for merrymaking

merrymaking
/ (ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ) /

noun

fun, revelry, or festivity

Derived forms of merrymaking

merrymaker, noun
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