ruckus

Meanings

• Noun

  A noisy disturbance, especially a fight or riot.

  - "The ruckus in the bar started when someone spilled a drink."
  - "The ruckus outside the concert venue was caused by a mosh pit."

• Noun

  A large pile or heap.

  - "The scouts made a ruckus out of their sleeping bags."
  - "The ruckus of firewood made it difficult to start the campfire."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɹʌkəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

ruction , rumpus , uproar

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruckus
hussle , fussle , russle , mussle

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Variants

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ruckus , ruckuses , raise a ruckus

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'heap' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'ruckus' comes from the Old English word 'rucgan', which means 'to heap up'.

2. In the early 20th century, 'ruckus' was sometimes used to describe a type of dance or party.

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Related Concepts

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1. commotion: A disturbance or tumult, often accompanied by noise and confusion.

2. riot: A violent disturbance of the peace, typically involving a large group of people.

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Culture

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In literature, 'ruckus' is often used to describe a disturbance or commotion. It has been used in various works of fiction to depict fights, riots, and other noisy disturbances.

How to Memorize "ruckus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a loud and chaotic scene, such as a fight or a large pile of objects.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ruckus' with the idea of a noisy disturbance or commotion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'ruckus' starts with the letter 'r', which sounds like 'rowdy' or 'riot'.

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