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ruckus


ruck·us

noun \ˈrə-kəs also ˈrü- or ˈr-\

Definition of RUCKUS

: row, disturbance <raise a ruckus>

Examples of RUCKUS

  1. <the ruckus left one person with a sprained wrist>
  2. <quit creating such a ruckus—I'm trying to sleep!>

Origin of RUCKUS

probably blend of ruction and rumpus
First Known Use: circa 1890

Rhymes with RUCKUS

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