Merrymaking
[mer-ee-mey-king] /ˈmɛr iˌmeɪ kɪŋ/
noun
1.
the act of taking part gaily or enthusiastically in some festive or celebration.
2.
a festivity; revel.
adjective
3.
producing mirth; happy; festive.
/ˈmɛrɪˌmeɪkɪŋ/
noun
1.
fun, revelry, or festivity
n.
also merry-making, 1714; see merry + make (v.). Related: Merry-maker (1827).
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