riot
word
/ˈɹaɪət/
RY-uht
/ɹˈaɪət/
RY-uht
Definition
A riot is a violent public disturbance caused by a crowd, often involving damage, fighting, or protest. It can also be used informally for something or someone that is very funny and entertaining.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun: 'a riot', 'riots broke out'. For violent public events, it is stronger and more chaotic than 'protest'. Informally, 'be a riot' means 'be very funny': 'That movie was a riot.'
Spanish: disturbio - motínPortuguese (BR): motim - tumultoPortuguese (PT): motim - tumultoChinese (Simplified): 骚乱 - 暴动Chinese (Traditional): 騷亂 - 暴動Hindi: दंगा - उपद्रवArabic: شغب - أعمال عنف جماعيةBengali: দাঙ্গা - অত্যন্ত মজার কিছু/কেউRussian: бунт - восстание - умора (разг.)Japanese: 暴動 - とても面白い人・ものVietnamese: bạo loạn - cực kỳ hài hước (khẩu ngữ)Korean: 폭동 - 아주 재미있는 사람/것 (비격식)Turkish: isyan - ayaklanma - çok komik bir şey/kişi (argo)Urdu: فساد - ہنگامہ - بہت مزاحیہ شخص/چیز (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: kerusuhan - sangat lucu (informal)
Example Sentences
The riot started after the game ended.
basic
Police tried to stop the riot in the city center.
basic
The news showed pictures of the riot last night.
basic
What started as a peaceful protest turned into a riot within hours.
natural
You should've seen him at the party—he was an absolute riot.
natural
The whole theater was a riot once the comedian got going.
natural