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ruckus (RUHK uhs) (s) (noun), ruckuses (pl)
A noisy commotion or disturbance: The science teacher caused a ruckus among some parents when he presented his thoughts about the evolution of mankind.

Lenora was suddenly awakened by the noise caused by the ruckus of fighting cats near her bedroom window.

Noisy commotion or uproar; a loud disturbance.
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