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merrymaker

[ mer-ee-mey-ker ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a person who gaily or enthusiastically takes part in some festive or merry celebration; reveler.

First recorded in 1820–30; merry + maker

Matteo seized the merrymaker, and was about to make short work with him, when his superior held his hand.

Harrison showed an unexpected sympathy with the futile, tragic little merrymaker.

He must have been a corpse even when I took him for a merrymaker.

Even Cora, the family merrymaker, was quiet, until aroused from her reverie by an act of her brother who replenished the fire.

His mind was beginning to soar above the showman and merrymaker.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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