merrymaking
pronunciation
How to pronounce merrymaking in British English: UK [ˈmerimeɪkɪŋ]
How to pronounce merrymaking in American English: US [ˈmɛriˌmekɪŋ]
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- Noun:
- a boisterous celebration; a merry festivity
Word Origin
- merrymaking (n.)
- also merry-making, 1714; see merry + make (v.). Related: Merry-maker (1827).
Example
- 1. Accordingly , the marriage took place on the 16th , notwithstanding the public merrymaking .