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rumpus

[ ruhm-puhs ]

noun

plural rumpuses.
  1. a noisy or violent disturbance; commotion; uproar:

    There was a terrible rumpus going on upstairs.

  2. a heated controversy:

    a rumpus over the school-bond issue.



rumpus

/ ˈʌə /

noun

  1. a noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rumpus1

First recorded in 1755–65; origin uncertain
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rumpus1

C18: of unknown origin
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The unexpected rumpus took place on Feb. 23 at the Thornton Beach Recreation Area when the young boy was taking a riding lesson on a horse from Ocean View Stables.

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Still, the gathering was filled with much rumpus as spectators also drank copious amounts of wine and whiskey.

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A lot of Democrats who want a change are eager to have an open contest, to let the wild rumpus begin at the Democratic convention in Chicago in August.

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As we've talked about, there are fears another leadership rumpus could do more harm than good after all the travails they've already had.

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The court heard that she told police: "Kate told me he tried to get up the night before, and she tried to stop him. Ian had said 'leave me alone or I'll cause a rumpus'."

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