Ruckus: meaning, definitions and examples

create a disturbance

A ruckus is a noisy and chaotic situation, often involving a lot of shouting, arguing, or fighting.

commotion, disturbance, hullabaloo, uproar.

Examples of usage

• They caused a ruckus at the party and had to be asked to leave.

• The neighbors were making a ruckus late at night, keeping everyone awake.

• The kids created a ruckus in the classroom, disrupting the lesson.

• The political debate turned into a ruckus with both sides shouting over each other.

• The protest turned into a ruckus as the crowd clashed with the police.