(v) celebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities, Syn. whoop it up, racket, make merry, make happy, make whoopie, wassail, jollify, Example:The members of the wedding party made merry all night; Let's whoop it up--the boss is gone!
[さわぐ, sawagu] (v5g, vi) (1) to make noise; to make racket; to be noisy; (2) to rustle; to swoosh; (3) to make merry; (4) to clamor; to clamour; to make a fuss; to kick up a fuss; (5) to lose one's cool; to panic; to act flustered; (6) to feel tense; to be uneasy; to be excited; (P)