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merrymaking

[mer-ee-mey-king]
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noun
  1. the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration.
  2. a merry festivity; revel.
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adjective
  1. producing mirth; happy; festive.
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Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making
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Related Words

festivitycarousalconvivialityenjoymentmerrimentjollyrevelrypleasurefrolicamusementfestive

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Historical Examples

  • My dear young lady, the saintliest thing we can let you do is to dance at that merrymaking.

    The Cavalier

    George Washington Cable

  • He was in no humor for betrothal feasts and merrymaking when his city was lost.

  • Such a festival was not called an isinnu, but a nigatu,—a 'merrymaking.'

  • They were sent to the lockup again, and our party resumed their merrymaking.

    Up the River

    Oliver Optic

  • I intend to have several days of feasting and merrymaking, in honor of your visit.

    The Road to Oz

    L. Frank Baum

British Dictionary definitions for merrymaking

merrymaking

noun
  1. fun, revelry, or festivity
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Derived Formsmerrymaker, noun
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Word Origin and History for merrymaking

n.

also merry-making, 1714; see merry + make (v.). Related: Merry-maker (1827).

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