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It's a bit difficult trying to illustrate a word that isn't in my normal vocabulary, but that's what Illustration Friday has invited me to do. I mean, I've heard the word in Westerns and on tv, but I can honestly say I've never used it.
So despite the Concise OED telling me it's US Colloq., - "uncontrollably exuberant", I'm not entirely sure I've got a proper handle on it. You'll have to let me know, those of you for whom this word is part of your everyday conversation, is this ... well, rambunctious enough?
It's a bit difficult trying to illustrate a word that isn't in my normal vocabulary, but that's what Illustration Friday has invited me to do. I mean, I've heard the word in Westerns and on tv, but I can honestly say I've never used it.
So despite the Concise OED telling me it's US Colloq., - "uncontrollably exuberant", I'm not entirely sure I've got a proper handle on it. You'll have to let me know, those of you for whom this word is part of your everyday conversation, is this ... well, rambunctious enough?
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Yep - totally!
I felt the same - first thing I did was look it up. Sad eh?
Yeah Harry, that looks pretty well damn rambunctious to me.
Not that I'm exactly known for my boisterous tumultuousness ....
Lynne -- I can breathe a sigh of relief that I'm not alone. Thanks.
Alun -- I dunno, you've had your moments. Anyway, welcome! Delighted you've found your way here.
I'd say, you've nailed it! Brilliantly clever and well done!
Thank you, Indigene - at least you come from a country that would know :D
Sounds like a bit of Ramsbottom slang.. probable means... "Mines another pint"
Regards
Trevor
I'll have what you'e having, Trevor. Cheers!
Ha! I used to run pubs- saw lots of gents like this gracing the premises! Fantastic cartoon!
Thanks, Serena. Maybe I'll have what *he's* having!
First thing I thought of when I saw this was Kenneth Graham's Toad, so "uncontrollably exuberant" probably describes him pretty well. I would say you have nailed it.
Thanks, Sarah. I can see the resemblance.
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