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bəˈri noun
1.
a carousal; any noisy merrymaking.
2.
a large gathering, as of a political party or the teams of a sporting league, often including a program of speeches and entertainment.
3.
a large gathering of members of the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, usually nationwide or international in scope (distinguished from camporee ).
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jamboree (ˌdʒæmbəˈriː) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a large and often international gathering of Scouts |
| 2. | a party or spree |
| [C19: of uncertain origin] | |
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Jamboree
is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
jamboree
1868, Amer.Eng., perhaps from jam (n.) on pattern of shivaree. For the second element, Weekley suggestsFr. bourree, a kind of rustic dance. Klein thinks the whole thing is of Hindu origin. Name given to 1920 International Rally of Boy Scouts, and used subsequently by them.
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