A large, lively gathering or celebration, often with music, games, and special events. The word is especially used for big meetings of Scouts from many places.
Popularized in English by the Boy Scouts in the early 1900s for their large international gatherings. The exact origin is uncertain; it may be a made-up word or related to older words for noisy fun or drinking parties. Its playful sound helped it stick as a name for big, cheerful events.
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