US /ˈrʌkəs/ UK /ˈrʌkəs/
noun

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    a noisy disturbance or commotion

    The neighbors raised a ruckus over the late-night party.

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Synonyms
1 noun · a noisy disturbance or... commotiondisturbanceuproarrumpusfracasdinhubbub
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Word family
Related forms ructionrumpus

Etymology

Of uncertain origin, American English from the late 19th century, possibly a blend of ruction and rumpus.

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