rowdyism
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rowdyism
Example Sentences
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The Eagle was of the opinion that architecture could influence behavior, noting in 1893 that there was “much less rowdyism and general law breaking in the 18th Precinct than a few years ago.”
From New York Times ● Mar. 20, 2011
Last week the British in Nyasaland were faced with the most ominous outbreak of mass disobedience and rowdyism since David Livingstone, Bible in hand, discovered the lush valley 94 years ago.
From Time Magazine Archive
Under Durocher, such rowdyism is a deliberate way of life.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Admittedly," writes Manager Watson, "it is a rare way to run a theater, but we have reduced our vandalism and rowdyism by 80%."
From Time Magazine Archive
Well might Mr. Raikes make this entry in his journal, when a King of England manifested a liking for "rowdyism."
From Memoir of Queen Adelaide Consort of King William IV. by Dr. John Doran
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