riot

noun

/ˈraɪ.ət/

Definition

C1 [C] a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled public meeting: Inner-city riots erupted when a local man was shot by police.Social order and disorderTaking action against people in power › [S] old-fashioned informal a very funny or entertaining occasion or person: "How was the party?" "It was great - we had a riot." I met Mike's brother for the first time - he's a riot.General words for fun

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