kerfuffle

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy or confusing dispute or commotion.

  - "The kerfuffle over the election results lasted for hours."
  - "The kerfuffle in the classroom disrupted the lesson."
  - "The kerfuffle between the two teams was intense."

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Pronunciation

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2. /kɚˈfʌfəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brouhaha , fracas , hubbub , hullaballoo , mess , racket

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kerfuffle
tiffle , riffle , stuffle , piffle

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Variants

List of all variants of kerfuffle that leads to same result
kerfuffle , kerfuffles

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Etymology

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Originally a Scottish term meaning 'groove' or 'cut' in woodworking, later came to mean 'commotion' or 'disturbance'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'kerfuffle' gained widespread popularity in the English language during the 18th century.

2. In Scotland, the term 'kerfuffle' was originally used to describe the grooves or cuts made in woodworking.

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Related Concepts

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1. Controversy: A state of disagreement or argument, often in the public sphere.

2. Commotion: A disturbance or confusion, often causing excitement or anxiety.

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Culture

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The term 'kerfuffle' has been used extensively in literature and popular culture to describe various situations of confusion or dispute.

How to Memorize "kerfuffle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud and chaotic scene with people arguing and shouting, this is a kerfuffle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kerfuffle' with the image of a beehive, where there's a lot of activity and noise.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'Kerfuffle' as 'Know Excessive Raised Fuss, Fighting and Unnecessary Bickering'.

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