ring-a-ding

Ring-a-ding evokes flashy excitement or jazzy energy, especially the swinging nightclub culture of mid-20th-century America.

The term suggests something lively, stylish, and a bit over-the-top: a ring-a-ding party, the whole ring-a-ding scene.

It can also describe a person who embodies that brash, fun-loving spirit.

The word sounds dated now, carrying a whiff of Rat Pack nostalgia.