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ruckus

/rʌkəs/ noun · British & US
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What does ruckus mean?

noun

A noisy, confused commotion; a disturbance or uproar. A ruckus can be caused by a variety of factors, such as a loud argument or a group of people making a lot of noise.

Example

"The kids made a ruckus in the living room, disturbing the whole family."

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