Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • Noisy; turbulent; riotous.
  • noun A noisy time at romping or drinking.

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Examples

  • As he approached, Edward heard rude sounds of merriment, amongst which the joining of many voices in a "ree-raw" chorus indicated that a carouse was going forward within.

    Handy Andy, Volume 2 — a Tale of Irish Life Samuel Lover 1832

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  • If a wide oscillation's a seesaw

    And a wild celebration a ree-raw

    A laugh uninhibited

    With tonsils exhibited

    Can fairly be labeled a hee-haw.

    October 3, 2015