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ruckus

[ ruhk-uhs ]

noun

  1. a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus:

    The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.

  2. a heated controversy:

    Newspapers fostered the ruckus by printing the opponents' letters.



ruckus

/ ˈ°ùÊŒ°ìÉ™²õ /

noun

  1. informal.
    an uproar; ruction
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Origin of ruckus1

1885–90, Americanism; probably blend of ruction and rumpus
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ruckus1

C20: from ruction + rumpus
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Efforts to silence people who create a ruckus suggest that “the deputy is greater than his principal; that the servant is above his master.â€

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The monumental security breach is causing a ruckus at home, with Democrats calling for Hegseth's resignation as a result.

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The row also moved off social media and a discussion about the show and the after-party caused a ruckus in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly.

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Then came a group of teenage girls running out of a van for selfies, followed by bikers, who stopped to see what all the ruckus was about.

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He’s had to deal with every move causing a ruckus, even his bobblehead night causing incredible pregame traffic jams that hampered his teammates.

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