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rambunctious
This term describes a high-energy chaos that is typically viewed as spirited or playful rather than malicious. It is most frequently applied to children or young animals, evoking an image of uncontrolled movement, loud noise, and a lack of restraint that is endearing yet exhausting.
While similar to boisterous, this word carries a stronger connotation of physical restlessness and unpredictability. It is generally used in informal or semi-formal contexts to describe a personality trait or a temporary state of excitement, rarely used to describe adults unless the intent is to characterize them as childish.
Meanings
Examples
The rambunctious puppies knocked over the vase while chasing each other.
Please try to keep your rambunctious children under control in the library.
He was a rambunctious boy who could never sit still for more than five minutes.
My dog gets incredibly rambunctious right before dinner time.
Stop being so rambunctious or you will wake up the baby.
The classroom became far too rambunctious once the teacher left the room.
I remember being a rambunctious child who always climbed the tallest trees.
The party guests grew more rambunctious as the music got louder.