June 17, 2026
rambunctious
/ramˈbʌŋ(k)ʃəs/adjective
Full of noisy, wild energy; hard to control.
Example sentences
- “The rambunctious kids turned the living room into an obstacle course.”
- “Our rambunctious puppy knocked over a lamp while chasing a ball.”
Informal and mostly American; British English usually says 'boisterous'. Typically describes children, puppies, or crowds.