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View usage for: (rʌmpəs) Word forms: plural rumpusescountable nounIf someone or something causes a rumpus, they cause a lot of noise or argument. He had actually left the company a year before the rumpus started. Synonyms: commotion, row, noise, confusion More Synonyms of rumpus rumpus in British English (ˈrʌmpəs) nounWord forms: plural -pusesa noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion Word origin C18: of unknown origin rumpus in American English (ˈrʌmpəs) noun Informal an uproar or commotion Examples of 'rumpus' in a sentencerumpus He knew that it was going to cause a massive rumpus.It'll kick up a right royal rumpus!No wonder the fees quoted in America have caused such a rumpus.It's caused a real rumpus. Definition a noisy or confused commotion He had left before the rumpus started. Synonyms brouhaha shindig (informal) kerfuffle (informal) shindy (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition disorder The rebel leader seems to have escaped in the confusion. Synonyms disorder, chaos, turmoil, upheaval, muddle, bustle, shambles, disarray, commotion, disorganization, disarrangement delays and disruption to flights from Britain Synonyms disturbance, disorder, confusion, interference, disarray, interruption, stoppage, disorderliness Definition an unruly outburst in public During the disturbance, three men were hurt. Synonyms disorder, bother (informal), turmoil, riot, upheaval, fray, brawl, uproar, agitation, fracas, commotion, rumpus, tumult, hubbub, shindig (informal), ruction (informal), ruckus (informal), shindy (informal) - rumour
- rump
- rumple
- rumpus
- run
- run across something or someone
- run after something or someone
Additional synonymsDefinition a very angry or excited reaction by people to something an international furore over the plan Synonyms commotion, to-do, stir, excitement, fury, disturbance, flap (informal), outburst, frenzy, outcry, uproar, brouhaha, hullabalooDefinition to worry unnecessarily I don't know what all the fuss is about. Synonyms commotion, to-do, worry, upset, bother, stir, confusion, excitement, hurry, flap (informal), bustle, flutter, flurry, agitation, fidget, fluster, ado, hue and cry, palaver, storm in a teacup (British), potherDefinition a loud public outcry He heard a huge hue and cry outside. Synonyms outcry, clamour, furore, uproar, rumpus, brouhaha, ruction (informal), hullabaloo, much ado Definition loud shouting There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace. Synonyms sound, talk, row, racket, outcry, clamour, din, clatter, uproar, babble, blare, fracas, commotion, pandemonium, rumpus, cry, tumult, hubbubDefinition a noisy disturbance ‘Whatever is that row?’ she demanded. Synonyms disturbance, noise, racket, uproar, commotion, pandemonium, rumpus, tumult, hubbubDefinition a loud confused noise, such as one produced by a crowd Round one ended to a tumult of whistles, screams and shouts. Synonyms clamour, row, outbreak, racket, din, uproar, fracas, commotion, pandemonium, babel, hubbub, hullabalooDefinition a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion The announcement caused uproar in the crowd. Synonyms commotion, noise, racket, riot, confusion, turmoil, brawl, mayhem, clamour, din, turbulence, pandemonium, rumpus, hubbub, hurly-burly, brouhaha, ruction (informal), hullabaloo, ruckus (informal), bagarre |