ruckus

nounattested in dialogue

United States//ˈɹʌkəs//
//ˈɹukəs//

A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.

noun

1
A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
“Hey, hey, hey, what's the ruckus? I'm trying to conduct important business back there.” “We finished with the tile. And now we're trying to move the pool table back.” “All right, all right, all right. Have you done the urinal? Because the urinal, you flush it, and it sprays all over the place.”
2
A row, fight.

Etymology

Recorded since 1890; probably a blend of ruction (“disturbance”) + rumpus (“disturbance, fracas”) - potentially with influence from raucous (“rowdy, hoarse”), from Latin raucus (“rough, hoarse”).

Forms

plural: ruckuses

Ruben · A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Reuben.ruby · A clear, deep, red variety of corundum, valued as a precious…Ruby · A female given name.

ruckus · A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.

rudder · An underwater vane used to steer a vessel. The rudder is…ruddy · Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.Ruddy · A surname.

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