noun
General Slang
ruckus
RUCK-us · noun · informal
A noisy commotion or disturbance.
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Definitions
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A loud fuss, uproar, or disturbance.
“What's all this ruckus out in the hall?”
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ruckus In A Sentence
What's all this ruckus out in the hall?
Origin & Usage
American English, 1890s; probably a blend of "ruction" and "rumpus."
Variants
rukus
People Also Ask
What does "ruckus" mean?
A ruckus is a noisy commotion, uproar, or disturbance—a loud fuss.
How do you use "ruckus"?
Use it as a noun, often with "raise" or "cause," as in "What's all this ruckus out in the hall?"
Where does "ruckus" come from?
It's American English from the 1890s, probably a blend of "ruction" and "rumpus."
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