ruckus

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  1. noun A disturbance; a commotion: "Little was heard by us in the upper regions of the considerable ruckus (and surely the heartbreak) being endured some floors below” (Brendan Gill).

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  • "Might as well step outside, son, and find out what all the ruckus is about This is all a misunderstanding," he said as Michelle walked to the door. —  Garwood, Julie - Mercy
  • Someone had to hear this ruckus, and I would not like to make the acquaintance of the city authorities. —  LeoA
  • A minstrel's best move would be to get out of sight until the ruckus was past She checked above her for a sturdy branch more concealed by leaves. —  AHMM,May2007
  • A few faces peered out the door, wondering what the ruckus was about. —  forestmage
  • After that, till the nurses came running in to see what the ruckus was about, she stayed close to him and seemed okay. —  one
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  1. Perhaps blend of ruction and rumpus.
 

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