rumpus
11
7.6
- noun
- /ˈrʌmpəs/
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alboroto
- He's making the most terrific rumpus out there.
- rumpus room
- wild rumpus
- raise a rumpus
And for proof of that, we open the back door and let the wild rumpus start.
- And for proof of that, we open the back door and let the wild rumpus start.
Examples
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There was a rumpus.
Fiction book (2001) -
What's all the rumpus about?
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And for proof of that, we open the back door and let the wild rumpus start.
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- I'll raise quite a rumpus, if you try.
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Somebody kindly tell me what all this rumpus is about.
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What's the rumpus?
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Glazed walls, ornate sconces, and a rumpus room bar.
Fiction book (1990) -
Zoe began crying, shrieking... there was a tremendous uproar, a rumpus, and we didn't get to drink the champagne.
Fiction book (1997) -
I won't bore you with the story, but the rumpus was basically about a book written and published at Harvard and blessed with a sizable preface by President Bok.
Academic text (2008) -
The children caused a huge rumpus with their loud laughter and shouting during the party.
Synonyms
85
3.8
A loud public complaint or protest about something
74
6.0
A noisy argument between people
73
4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
47
3.9
A loud, confused noise and activity by a group of people
45
3.7
A noisy event in a public place that bothers other people
31
6.8
A loud, confused noise made by people arguing or shouting
28
3.9
Loud, unpleasant noise that continues and comes from many sources
27
4.2
A noisy argument about something unimportant
17
5.1
A loud, confused noise made by a crowd
12
7.7
A noisy, confused situation with a crowd behaving badly
7
7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
7
3.8
A noisy argument in which people try to shout louder than each other
2
7.4
A noisy argument that lasts a long time
2
9.1
A noisy public fight or argument that causes trouble
1
9.6
A noisy, confused situation with many people and activity
1
9.9
A noisy disturbance among people in one place
1
9.9
A noisy argument or fight that makes a place loud and confused
1
8.6
A noisy argument between people, often in public
A sudden violent crowd event that causes confusion and danger
A loud, lively gathering with dancing and cheering
Antonyms
Compounds
How Noisy
22
8.0
47
3.9
11
7.6
73
4.1
- Specialized
80
4.1
145
1.5
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rumpus probably comes from the English verb romp, which means 'rough play', or from the Latin rumpere 'to break', so imagine people romping loudly and making a noisy mess. That's why rumpus means a noisy commotion or disturbance.