	Site Map \| FAQ in Daily Almanac for May 25, 2012
Skip Navigation Home Asian Pacific American Heritage Atlas Encyclopedia Dictionary Thesaurus Features Quizzes Timelines Countries

Fact Monster Kid's reference,
games, quizzes

Editor's Favorites

| Share

Dictionary of Phrase and Fable—R

Rowdy

(rhyme with cloudy). A ruffian brawler, a “rough,” a riotous or turbulent fellow, whose delight is to make a row or disturbance.

Source: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable, E. Cobham Brewer, 1894

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

More on Rowdy from Infoplease:

rowdy: meaning and definitions - rowdy: Definition and Pronunciation
Rowdy - Rowdy (rhyme with cloudy). A ruffian brawler, a “rough,” a riotous or turbulent fellow, ...
larrikin: meaning and definitions - larrikin: Definition and Pronunciation
hellion: meaning and definitions - hellion: Definition and Pronunciation
bovver: meaning and definitions - bovver: Definition and Pronunciation

Related Content

Allusions
Foreign Words and Phrases
Latin and Greek Word Elements
Names: Their Origins and Meanings
Old Testament Names
Mythology
Ancient Greek Literature & Mythology
The Bible (King James version)
The Koran (translation by J. M. Rodwell)
Shakespeare's Plays
Tales from Shakespeare (Charles and Mary Lamb)
Frequently Misspelled Words
Frequently Mispronounced Words
Easily Confused Words
Writing & Language

A free, reliable Q&A site for homework help. Answerplease.com

24 X 7

Private Tutor

	24 x 7 Tutor Availability
	Unlimited Online Tutoring
	1-on-1 Tutoring

Explore Help Math , Algebra Problems