carousing

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of socializing and partying, often involving drinking and merrymaking.

  - "They went carousing in the city every weekend."
  - "After a long week of work, the team decided to carouse at the local pub."

• Noun

  A person who spends a lot of time socializing and partying.

  - "The carousing student was suspended from the university for his excessive partying."
  - "Despite being a carouser, John always managed to excel in his academics."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with carousing
drowsing , mowing , owing

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Variants

List of all variants of carousing that leads to same result
carouse , caroused , carouser , carousers , carouses , carousing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally comes from the Old French word 'carouse', meaning 'to revel' or 'to make merry'.

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Trivia

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1. Carousing was a common activity in ancient Rome, with many public baths featuring large dining areas and bars.

2. Carousing can have negative health consequences, such as hangovers, liver damage, and increased risk of injury.

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Related Concepts

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1. Revelry: A synonym for carousing, referring to the act of partying and celebrating.

2. Socializing: The act of interacting and connecting with others, which can include carousing.

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Culture

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Carousing has been a popular social activity throughout history, often depicted in literature, art, and music. For example, Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1' features Prince Hal carousing with commoners and drinking in taverns. In modern times, carousing is often associated with college culture and bachelor parties.

How to Memorize "carousing"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of friends socializing and having a good time at a party or bar.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'carousing' with the idea of partying and having a good time.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in the phrase 'Crazy Animals Roam Unrestrained, Yelling' to help remember the meaning of carousing.

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