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Word of the Day - Rambunctious

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rambunctious

/ramˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/
adjective
North American
informal
Uncontrollably exuberant; boisterous.

Origin
Mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

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Ruby raced around the house. She was a rambunctious puppy, jumping onto the sofa before bounding to Sarah's feet and bouncing on hind feet, licking Sarah's outstretched hands. She raced off again, out the dog door and then, clack, slap, back inside again.

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