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ruckus

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ruck·us  (rks)
n.
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).

[Perhaps blend of ruction and rumpus.]

ruckus [ˈrʌkəs]
n pl -uses
Informal an uproar; ruction
[from ruction + rumpus]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ruckusruckus - the act of making a noisy disturbance
disturbance - the act of disturbing something or someone; setting something in motion
ado, bustle, flurry, hustle, stir, fuss - a rapid active commotion
Translations
ruckus [ˈrʌkəs] n (mainly US)remue-ménage m
to cause a ruckus → provoquer du remue-ménage
ruckus
n (inf)Krawall m


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