Meaning of carouse in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /kəˈraʊz/

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  1. Verb

    carouse

    Etymology

    mid 16th century: originally as an adverb meaning ‘right out, completely’ in the phrase drink carouse, from German gar aus trinken; hence ‘drink heavily, have a drinking bout’

    Definitions

    1. engage in boisterous, drunken merry-making

    Examples

    • « They were out carousing last night »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    carouse

    Definitions

    1. revelry in drinking

    Examples

    • « a merry drinking party »

    Derived terms

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