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Definition of ructions

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/ˈrʌk.ʃənz/
ruc · tions
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1

British Noisy disturbances, heated arguments, or angry protests (informal, usually used in the plural).

Example

"There will be terrible ructions if the management cancels the annual holiday bonus without consulting the staff."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Used almost exclusively in the plural form in informal British and Irish English to describe heated protests or noisy arguments.

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• Nearby Words

rucksack
ruckus
rucola
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rudbeckia
rudd
rudder

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in the early 19th century, the word is likely a dialectal alteration of 'insurrection', specifically referring to the Irish Rebellion of 1798.

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