Ruckus

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌkəs/

Definitions of ruckus

noun a noisy disturbance or commotion

Example Sentences

A1 The children caused a ruckus in the playground.

A2 The party ended early due to the ruckus caused by the neighbors.

B1 There was a ruckus at the concert when the band didn't show up.

B2 The political debate turned into a ruckus as the candidates started arguing.

C1 The ruckus at the town hall meeting was quickly diffused by security.

C2 The media coverage of the scandal created a ruckus in the political world.

Examples of ruckus in a Sentence

formal The ruckus caused by the protestors disrupted the peace in the city square.

informal There was a huge ruckus at the party last night when the music got too loud.

slang The neighbors were making a ruckus about the noise coming from our house.

figurative The sudden announcement caused a ruckus among the employees, with everyone speculating about the company's future.

Grammatical Forms of ruckus

• past tense: ruckused
• plural: ruckuses
• comparative: more ruckus
• superlative: most ruckus
• present tense: ruckus
• future tense: will ruckus
• perfect tense: have ruckused
• continuous tense: is ruckusing
• singular: ruckus
• positive degree: ruckus
• infinitive: to ruckus
• gerund: ruckusing
• participle: ruckused

Origin and Evolution of ruckus

First Known Use: 1890 year

Language of Origin: American English

Story behind the word: The word 'ruckus' is believed to have originated from the American English slang, likely a blend of the words 'ruction' and 'rumpus'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a noisy disturbance or commotion, 'ruckus' has evolved to also signify a chaotic situation or uproar in modern usage.