Transcription
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- [mer-ee-mey-king]
- /ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kɪŋ/
- /ˈmer.iˌmeɪ.kiŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mer-ee-mey-king]
- /ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kɪŋ/
Definitions of merrymaking word
- noun merrymaking the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or merry celebration. 1
- noun merrymaking a merry festivity; revel. 1
- adjective merrymaking producing mirth; happy; festive. 1
- noun merrymaking The process of enjoying oneself with others, esp. by dancing and drinking. 1
- noun merrymaking festivities 1
- noun merrymaking fun, revelry, or festivity 0
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Origin of merrymaking
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1705-15; merry + making
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Parts of speech for Merrymaking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
merrymaking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
merrymaking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for merrymaking
noun merrymaking
- festivity — a festive celebration or occasion.
- carousal — a merry drinking party
- conviviality — friendly; agreeable: a convivial atmosphere.
- merriment — cheerful or joyful gaiety; mirth; hilarity; laughter.
- jolly — in good spirits; lively; merry: In a moment he was as jolly as ever.
Antonyms for merrymaking
noun merrymaking
- sorrow — distress caused by loss, affliction, disappointment, etc.; grief, sadness, or regret.
- sadness — affected by unhappiness or grief; sorrowful or mournful: to feel sad because a close friend has moved away.
- misery — wretchedness of condition or circumstances.
- unhappiness — sad; miserable; wretched: Why is she so unhappy?
- gloom — total or partial darkness; dimness.
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