REVEL


Meaning of REVEL in English

/ ˈrevl; NAmE / verb , noun

■ verb

( -ll- , US -l- ) [ v ] to spend time enjoying yourself in a noisy, enthusiastic way

SYN make merry

PHRASAL VERBS

- revel in sth

■ noun

[ usually pl. ] ( literary ) noisy celebrations

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from Old French reveler rise up in rebellion, from Latin rebellare to rebel.

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