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Definition of rambunctiousness

rambunctiousness

/ræmˈbʌŋk.ʃəs.nəs/
ram · bunc · tious · ness
Adverb:rambunctiously
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Adjective:rambunctious
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rambunctiousness Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The quality or state of being uncontrollably exuberant, noisy, or unruly; boisterous and disorderly behavior.

Example

"The teacher patiently redirected the children's afternoon rambunctiousness into an organized outdoor game."

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• Nearby Words

rambling
rambunctious
rambunctiously
rambunctiousness
rambutan
ramekin
ramen

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in 19th-century American English by adding the noun suffix '-ness' to 'rambunctious,' a fanciful slang coinage likely blended from 'rumbustious' and 'ramshackle.'

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Rambunctiousness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/rambunctiousness
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