NYT Dictionary

ROWDY

/ˈɹaʊ̯di/
AdjectiveNounROW-dyrow-dy · 2 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Loud and disorderly; riotous; boisterous.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

Possibly from row (“noisy argument”), originally used as a noun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unrulydisorderlybrawlerruffianbullytoughhooliganroughneckyobyobo

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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