as in roar
loud, confused, and usually inharmonious sound
traffic was all tied up, the kids were fighting, and in the midst of all this katzenjammer, the phone rang
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Recent Examples of katzenjammer
Of course, not everyone in town is joining in on the Katzenberg katzenjammer.
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Lachlan Cartwright, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024
Lachlan Cartwright, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for katzenjammer
Noun
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Could Jacob Bridgeman hear the roars for Rory McIlroy’s 30-foot make and still finish?—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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With his athleticism and his bravado—his programs featured the world’s only quad axel and the only backflip, which always elicited a roar from the crowd despite earning him no points—Malinin looked poised not only to win but also to bring men’s figure skating into the mainstream.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the consumer market, that silence has created noise.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ideal for bedrooms, nurseries, apartments with older doors, and homes with hardwood or tile floors, this $4 draft stopper can stop the chilly air from entering, while also muffling outside noises and blocking dust, pollen, and pests.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If your current carry-on rattles, tips, or barely survives a weekend away, consider this your sign.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Feb. 2026
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Until the engine builds oil pressure, the actuator will cause a rattle.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This year’s unexpected winner, however worthy, is likely to re-stoke debate over the category within BAFTA and kids and family circles, following chatter last year after Paddington In Peru was excluded from the long-list.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
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Grinning and giggling, their chatter in between camera setups is all over the place.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Katzenjammer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/katzenjammer. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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