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roaring

Definition

noun: noisy inhalation in a horse especially upon exercising that is caused by paralysis and muscular atrophy of part of the larynx
adjective: very loud, active, or strong
adjective: making or characterized by a sound resembling a roar
synonyms: loud, successful

Examples

life during the 'roaring twenties' [=the 1920s, when many people lived in a very wild and lively way]
The store does a 'roaring business/trade'. [=the store is very busy and successful]
The fans were 'roaring' [=yelling and cheering loudly] after their team scored.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) ( growling ) ( chains rattling ) ( roars ) ( roars ) I'm friends with your mother. ( roaring ) I'm here to help. Don't eat the help. ( chuckles nervously ) ( roaring ) When I was a child, (..)
2016 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Home Season: 6 Episode 2