Added 24 October 2026
jamboree
/ˌdʒæm.bəˈɹiː/ noun
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about jamboree at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A boisterous or lavish celebration or party.
- A frolic or spree.
- A large rally of Scouts or Guides.
verb
Origin
Unknown 19th-century American slang. Chosen by Baden-Powell in 1919 for use in the Scout Movement.
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