English Explanatory Dictionary

jamboree

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
  2. A frolic or spree.
  3. A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
  4. In euchre: an undefeatable hand containing the five highest cards.
verb
  1. To take part in a jamboree.

Pronunciation

/ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ En-au-jamboree.ogg

Word forms

jamboree jamborees jamboreeing jamboreed

Etymology

Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement.

Related words

jamborette

Derived words

camporee freezoree
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