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rumpus

/rʌmpəs/ noun · British & US
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What does rumpus mean?

noun

A noisy, boisterous commotion, often caused by children or animals. A rumpus can also refer to a noisy, argumentative discussion.

Example

"The children's rumpus in the living room was loud enough to wake up the whole neighborhood."

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