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merrymaker

noun mer·ry·mak·er \ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kər\

Definition of MERRYMAKER

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First Known Use of MERRYMAKER

1797

Related to MERRYMAKER

Synonyms: celebrator, celebrant, partyer (also partier), partygoer, reveler (or reveller), roisterer

Antonyms: killjoy, party pooper

Rhymes with MERRYMAKER

automaker, Basket Maker, bellyacher, boilermaker, circuit breaker, Diefenbaker, market maker, moneymaker, moviemaker, papermaker, pepper shaker, simulacre, troublemaker, undertaker, Wanamaker

MERRYMAKER Defined for Kids

merrymaker

noun mer·ry·mak·er \ˈmer-ē-ˌmā-kər\

Definition of MERRYMAKER for Kids

: a person taking part in joyful celebration

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