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rambunctious

[ram-buhngk-shuhs] / ræmˈbʌŋk ʃəs /


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When Jim Whittaker was a rambunctious young boy in Seattle, his mother often ordered him and his twin brother to go outside and play, allowing her some peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

It’s also loud, as the sounds of a rambunctious funk band next door work to penetrate the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

When I asked what time the neighbors we invited over for Thanksgiving wanted to come, they just informed me that their 4-year-old is too rambunctious to sit still for dinner.

From Salon • Nov. 26, 2025

The rambunctious Milei is maturing politically, UBS’ Czerwonko observes, “making efforts to appear more empathetic.”

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

“A big rambunctious ball of energy. I always make Lloyd leave whenever I see him here.”

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater




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