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fuffle

fuffle

9.9
A small noisy fuss about something unimportant
  • noun
  • /ˈfʌfəl/
  • Informal
translation icon : alboroto
  • The teacher quickly settled the fuffle that broke out over the missing homework.

Examples

  • Oh no, there was a fuffle with the catering!

  • A brief fuffle erupted when someone accidentally knocked over the stack of books.

  • There was a small fuffle in the hallway before class started.

  • There was a small fuffle over the missing documents.

  • The children created a minor fuffle when they couldn't find their favorite toy.

  • There was a brief fuffle in the audience when the actor forgot his lines.

  • Her sudden outburst caused a small fuffle at the meeting, but it was quickly resolved.

Synonyms

to-do
vsfuffle
  • Informal
262 7.0

A noisy fuss about something not important

is usually smaller and less intense than that excited outburst
fuss
vsfuffle
145 1.5

A lot of worry or complaint about something small

is more about a small noisy or visible upset over trivial things
commotion
vsfuffle
73 4.1

A noisy situation when people are excited or confused

is typically less widespread and involves fewer people and noise
disturbance
vsfuffle
45 3.7

A noisy event in a public place that bothers other people

is gentler and rarely becomes a serious public incident
ruckus
vsfuffle
  • Informal
31 6.8

A loud, confused noise made by people arguing or shouting

is less chaotic and usually quieter and smaller in scale
squabble
vsfuffle
  • Informal
27 4.2

A noisy argument about something unimportant

is broader, often describing any small public disruption rather than argument
spat
vsfuffle
24 3.7

A short, unimportant argument between people

is more about a noisy small public upset than a personal argument
kerfuffle
vsfuffle
  • Informal
8 8.8

A small noisy fuss when people disagree

is a smaller, more casual upset rather than a public uproar
dustup
vsfuffle
  • Informal
5 7.2

A short angry argument between people that is not very serious

is less angry and more of a brief, low level disturbance
faddle
vsfuffle
2 9.9

A small unimportant fuss that wastes time

is more like a brief noisy upset rather than mere trivia
foofaraw
vsfuffle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A loud, unnecessary fuss about something unimportant

is smaller and less showy, usually a low-level disruption
ruction
vsfuffle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A noisy argument or fight that makes a place loud and confused

is milder and often limited to a brief minor upset
faff
vsfuffle
  • UK
1 9.9

A lot of unneeded work or delay that wastes time

is about a visible small upset rather than mere wasted time
tsimmes
vsfuffle
  • Informal
9.9

A lot of fuss about something small

is milder, a modest noisy reaction rather than an excessive show
tzimmes
vsfuffle
  • Informal
9.9

An unnecessary fuss or worry about a small problem

is less about display and more about a small disruptive event

Antonyms

order
∞ 1.0

The arrangement of things in a neat sequence

calm
52 1.0

A quiet, peaceful feeling that helps you stay steady

How Disturbing

uproar
47 3.9
commotion
73 4.1
fuffle
  • Informal
9.9
fuss
145 1.5
blip
35 5.3

Surface Forms

fuffle singular
fuffles plural

Etymology

Fuffle can be remembered as a playful mix of common words for a small mess. A helpful way is to think of fuss 'a small problem' and ruffle 'to disturb', so a fuffle is a little fuss that 'ruffles' people or things.