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    Ruckus

    /ˈrʌkəs/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A noisy commotion or disturbance.
    The sudden ruckus outside woke everyone up in the quiet neighborhood.
    A scene of uproar or confusion.
    There was a ruckus in the hall as students debated the rules of the game.
    A loud and chaotic situation.
    The ruckus at the party made it impossible to hear the music.

    Etymology

    Possibly from the word 'ruck' meaning a fight or tussle, combined with the suffix '-us.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a ruckus:
    To create a lot of noise or commotion.
    ruckus in the ranks:
    A disagreement or disturbance within a group.

    Related Words

    commotion
    A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
    fracas
    A noisy disruption or quarrel.
    hubbub
    A mixture of voices and sounds, making a loud noise.

    Slang Meanings

    Party or celebration that gets out of hand.
    They had such a ruckus at the party, the neighbors complained.
    A loud and chaotic argument.
    The ruckus between the two friends drew everyone's attention.