Raucous
(adjective)
- Making a lot of loud, harsh noise.
- Disorderly and boisterous, often in a drunken or rowdy way.
- Unpleasantly harsh or strident to the ear.
Origin:
The word "raucous" comes from the middle english word "raucois" which means "harsh, grating".
Examples:
- The party was a raucous affair, with loud music and lots of shouting.
- The crowd was raucous, cheering and jeering throughout the game.
- The concert was a raucous affair, with the crowd singing along to every song.
- His laughter was raucous, filling the room with a loud, boisterous sound.
- The raucous crowd at the bar made it hard to have a conversation.