Carousing Meaning in English
word · lemma: carouse
kɝˈaʊzɪŋ
ker-OW-zing
kˈæɹaʊsɪŋ
kuh-ROW-zing
Definition
Carousing means partying, drinking, or having noisy fun, usually with a group and often late into the night.
Usage & Nuances
'Carousing' is somewhat formal and literary, often used for wild, lively partying (usually with alcohol). In modern conversation, people may say 'partying' or 'going out drinking.' Typically describes behavior considered excessive or unruly.
Spanish: juerguear - festejarPortuguese (BR): festejar - farrearPortuguese (PT): festejar - farrearChinese (Simplified): 狂欢作乐Chinese (Traditional): 狂歡作樂Hindi: मौज-मस्ती करनाArabic: المرح الصاخبBengali: আড্ডা দেওয়া - মদ্যপান করে হৈচৈ করাRussian: кутить - гулять (с выпивкой)Japanese: どんちゃん騒ぎ - 飲み騒ぐVietnamese: ăn chơi nhậu nhẹt - tụ tập uống rượuKorean: 흥청망청 놀다 - 술 마시며 놀다Turkish: alem yapmak - çılgınca eğlenmekUrdu: عیاشی کرنا - زبردست جشن مناناIndonesian: berpesta pora - bersenang-senang sambil minum-minum
Example Sentences
They spent the weekend carousing with friends.
basic
After hours of carousing, everyone was tired.
basic
She was not interested in carousing at the club.
basic
They were carousing so loudly that the neighbors complained.
natural
His days of carousing are long behind him now.
natural
I’m too tired for any more carousing tonight.
natural