roaring


Definition: Meaning of, roaring in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈrɔːrɪŋ /

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  1. [only before noun] making a deep, very loud, continuous noise
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  2. roaring fire a fire that burns with a lot of flames and heat
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  3. do a roaring trade (in something) British English informal to sell a lot of something very quickly
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  4. be a roaring success British English informal to be extremely successful
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  5. roaring drunk British English informal very drunk and noisy
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roaring used in phrases

  • Roaring Twenties, the
    1. a name sometimes used to describe the 1920s, especially in the US, where life was thought to be very exciting and interesting, partly because of Prohibition (= the law that made alcohol illegal) and the criminal activity that this caused, and partly because of the development of more modern styles in music, dancing, women's clothes etc.
  • rip-roaring
    1. exciting and full of energy
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