rumpus

noun (a rumpus, rumpuses — informal)

«rumpus» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(informal) A noisy fuss, quarrel or commotion. tree →
(US, Australia, NZ) «Rumpus room»: a family playroom. tree →

In the lessons

Everyday informal word for a noisy row or uproar. In stories, characters cause a rumpus: Toad causes a terrible rumpus wherever he goes, and the Queen of Hearts' croquet game is a rumpus. In Australia and New Zealand many houses have a rumpus room.

Examples

The dogs caused a rumpus in the garden. tree →
There was a rumpus when the teacher left the room. tree →
Toad's arrival always caused a rumpus. tree →
We played games in the rumpus room. tree →
What's all this rumpus about? tree →
The news caused a rumpus in the village. tree →

Note

Informal. Plural: rumpuses. Similar: commotion, uproar, fuss, din, ruckus.

On Mova

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