Definition

A noisy disturbance or commotion, often caused by a disagreement or excitement.

Example

The children created a ruckus while playing in the backyard.

Conversation

Did you hear that ruckus coming from the park earlier?

Yeah, it sounded like there was some kind of party going on.

I wonder what caused all that noise in the first place.

Probably just kids having fun, but it definitely made me curious!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ruckus originates from the American English slang, possibly derived from the earlier term 'ruck' (meaning a disturbance or uproar) combined with the suffix '-us' to form a noun. The word describes a noisy commotion or uproar.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'ruck' as a disturbance or uproar, and remember that 'ruckus' refers to a noisy commotion.

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