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ruckus
[ ruhk-uhs ]
noun
- a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus:
The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.
- a heated controversy:
Newspapers fostered the ruckus by printing the opponents' letters.
ruckus
/ ˈʌə /
noun
- informal.an uproar; ruction
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of ruckus1
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Example Sentences
Efforts to silence people who create a ruckus suggest that “the deputy is greater than his principal; that the servant is above his master.”
The monumental security breach is causing a ruckus at home, with Democrats calling for Hegseth's resignation as a result.
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.
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.
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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