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RUCKUS
commotion, din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult
(noun) the act of making a noisy disturbance
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
ruckus (plural ruckuses)
A noisy disturbance and/or commotion.
A row, fight.
Synonyms
• ruction
• rumpus
• uproar
Source: Wiktionary
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