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Definition of ruckus

ruckus

/ˈrʌk.əs/
ruc · kus
Plural:ruckuses
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• noun

1

A noisy commotion, disturbance, or heated controversy.

Example

"The sudden cancellation of the concert caused quite a ruckus among the waiting fans."

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• Rhymes for ruckus

• Nearby Words

ruched
ruck
rucksack
ruckus
rucola
ructions
rudbeckia

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 19th-century American English, the word is widely considered a blend of 'ruction' (an uproar or disturbance) and 'rumpus' (a noisy commotion).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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