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   Mer·ry·mak·ing

   /ˈmerēˌmākiNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of enjoying oneself with others, especially by dancing and drinking: "I'd had my fill of merrymaking and decided to stay put till my headache eased"

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   • 1. merrymaker noun

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   What does merrymaking mean?

   • From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Leisure mer‧ry‧mak‧ing /ˈmeriˌmeɪkɪŋ/ noun [ uncountable] literary fun and enjoyment, especially drinking, dancing, and singing Examples from the Corpus merrymaking • Once that's settled, you can afford to indulge in a little merrymaking.

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   What is a merrymaking event?

   • This is a group event where a certain type of tender onions (calots) are barbecued outdoors, among much feasting and merrymaking with family and friends. The merrymaking intensifies when the alakayo, a dancing clown, chases the ladies, stopping only when coins are thrown to him on the ground.

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   What is a merrymaking party?

   • It was founded in 1835 and dedicated to music and merrymaking. These celebrations are accompanied by singing, dancing, feast and merrymaking. The house occupants would then invite the serenaders into the house and in the ensuing merrymaking some courtship could take place among the young.

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   What is a merrymaking celebration?

   • This celebration is a combination of merrymaking, thanksgiving, and prayers for a good harvest, good health and good luck. Together they would drink toddythe only liquor known to themand their merrymaking often went on for a whole day.

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   Definition of merrymaking noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   noun. Participation in festive activities. American Heritage. Fun; conviviality; festivity. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Festive activities. American Heritage. Synonyms: jollification. conviviality. jolly. festive. enjoyment. celebration. carousal. revelry. merriment. frolic. festivity. amusement. pleasure. revel. jollity. adjective.

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   Define merrymaking: fun and enjoyment : joyful celebration that includes eating, drinking, singing, and dancing—usage, synonyms, more.

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   Define merrymaking. merrymaking synonyms, merrymaking pronunciation, merrymaking translation, English dictionary definition of merrymaking. n. 1. Participation in festive activities. 2. a. A festivity; a revelry. b. Festive activities. mer′ry·mak′er n. American Heritage® Dictionary of the...

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   1. : gay or festive activity : conviviality. 2. : a convivial occasion : festivity. Synonyms. conviviality. festivity. gaiety. gayety. jollification. jollity. merriment. rejoicing. reveling. revelling. revelry. whoopee. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of merrymaking in a Sentence.

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   Definition of 'merrymaking' Word Frequency. merrymaking in American English. (ˈmɛriˌmeɪkɪŋ ) noun. 1. a making merry, laughing, and having fun; conviviality; festivity. 2. a joyous festival or entertainment. adjective. 3. taking part in merrymaking. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.