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Definition of Kerfuffle
1. Noun. A disorderly outburst or tumult. "They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
Exact synonyms: Commotion, Disruption, Disturbance, Flutter, Hoo-ha, Hoo-hah, Hurly Burly, To-do
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
Generic synonyms: Disorder
Specialized synonyms: Convulsion, Turmoil, Upheaval, Earthquake, Incident, Splash, Stir, Storm, Tempest, Storm Center, Storm Centre, Garboil, Tumult, Tumultuousness, Uproar
Definition of Kerfuffle
1. Noun. A disorderly outburst, disturbance, commotion or tumult. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Kerfuffle
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Kerfuffle
Literary usage of Kerfuffle
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Eternally Yours: Time in Design by Ed van Hinte (2004)
"All I can do is remain calm until this kerfuffle is over. It appears to be quite
an ordeal. The trailers move very slowly. Constantly there is this awful ..."
2. The Friends of Rathlin Island by Stewart Dalby (2004)
"Jackie sat back down as the first course was served and the wine poured - and
the rest of the room pretended not to notice the kerfuffle. ..."
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