Definition of RUCKUS

ruckus

Plural: ruckuses

Noun

  • A noisy disturbance or commotion.
  • the act of making a noisy disturbance
  • A raucous disturbance and/or commotion.
  • A row, fight.

Examples

  • The heated debate over a challenge caused quite a RUCKUS among the players.

Origin / Etymology

Recorded since 1890; probably a blend of ruction (“disturbance”) + rumpus (“disturbance, fracas”).

Scrabble Score: 12

ruckus: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
ruckus: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ruckus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

ruckus: valid Words With Friends Word