merrymaking

[mer-ee-mey-king]

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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.

Origin of merrymaking

First recorded in 1705–15; merry + making

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Related Words for merrymaking

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

Examples from the Web for merrymaking

Historical Examples of merrymaking

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.
Nicanor - Teller of Tales
C. Bryson Taylor
Such a festival was not called an isinnu, but a nigatu,—a 'merrymaking.'
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
Morris Jastrow
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

fun, revelry, or festivity

Derived Formsmerrymaker, noun

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Word Origin and History for merrymaking

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