Definition of kerfuffle
plural kerfuffles
: a disturbance or commotion typically caused by a dispute or conflict
- In all the kerfuffle, nobody seemed to have noticed Harry, which suited him perfectly.
- — J. K. Rowling
- It's not the only school with dress code issues; almost every week there's a local story about some kerfuffle over what kids wear to school.
- —Belinda Luscombe
