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Definition of fracas

fracas

/ˈfreɪ.kəs/
fra · cas
Plural:fracases
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fracas Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A noisy, disorderly disturbance, quarrel, or scuffle involving several people.

Example

"The referee had to step in quickly to break up a minor fracas that erupted between the two rival teams."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Pronunciation varies significantly by region: American English typically pronounces the final 's' (/ˈfreɪkəs/), whereas British English follows French convention with a silent 's' (/ˈfrækɑː/). Consequently, the plural 'fracases' is standard in the United States, while British English often uses the unchanged plural 'fracas'.

• Rhymes for fracas

• Nearby Words

foyer
foyers falls
foyle
fracas
frack
fracking
fraction

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French 'fracas' (meaning a crash or sudden noise), which came from Italian 'fracasso', a derivative of the verb 'fracassare' ('to smash into pieces').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fracas. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fracas
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