noun
ruckus
RUH-kuhs
noun
1
A noisy disturbance or commotion.
"The dogs caused a ruckus barking at the mail carrier."
"There was a huge ruckus in the stands after the referee's call."
How to Use Ruckus
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, chaotic fuss or uproar.
Common pairings
cause a ruckus
raise a ruckus
kick up a ruckus
Word Forms
ruckuses plural
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Etymology
First recorded around 1890, probably blending "ruction" and "rumpus," both meaning a disturbance.