riot
/ˈraɪət/
noun
- A violent disturbance by a crowd of people, often involving damage to property or clashes with authorities.
- The country experienced a series of riots over rising food prices.
- Police were called to control the riot in the city center.
- The protest turned into a riot after a few people started throwing rocks.
- A very amusing or enjoyable event or person.
- That party was a riot — we danced all night.
- The comedian was a riot; the audience couldn't stop laughing.
- My little brother is a riot when he tries to tell jokes.
verb
- To take part in a violent public disturbance.
- The prisoners rioted over poor living conditions.
- Hundreds of people rioted in the streets after the match.
- They were arrested for rioting and vandalism.