boisterous

== English == === Alternative forms === boistrous (obsolete) === Etymology === From Middle English boistres, an alteration of Middle English boistous (“crude, unrefined”), of uncertain origin. Likely from Anglo-Norman boystous, bustous (“rough, in a crude state, disabled, paralysed, unable to walk, lame”), Old French boitous (“limping; having a rough, uneven surface”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbɔɪstəɹəs/, /ˈbɔɪstɹəs/ === Adjective === boisterous (comparative more boisterous, superlative most boisterous) Full of energy; exuberant; noisy. Synonym: rollicking Characterized by violence and agitation; wild; stormy. Having or resembling animal exuberance. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====