Naming the commotionSourced
Not region-specific · English meaning
That disturbance can be a kerfuffle
Kerfuffle is an informal word for a disturbance or disorderly commotion, used chiefly in Commonwealth English. It offers a conversational way to name a fuss.
A lively-sounding word for an unsettled situation.
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