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- [ker-fuhf-uh l]
- /kərˈfʌf əl/
- /kəˈfʌf.l̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ker-fuhf-uh l]
- /kərˈfʌf əl/
Definitions of kerfuffle word
- noun kerfuffle Chiefly British Informal. a fuss; commotion. 1
- noun kerfuffle A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views. 1
- noun kerfuffle commotion, disorder 1
- singular noun kerfuffle A kerfuffle is a lot of argument, noisy activity, or fuss. 0
- noun kerfuffle commotion; disorder; agitation 0
- verb kerfuffle to put into disorder or disarray; ruffle or disarrange 0
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Origin of kerfuffle
First appearance:
before 1945 One of the 6% newest English words
1945-50; < Scots curfuffle < cur- (< Scots Gaelic car ‘to twist, turn’ < Old Irish cor ‘a turn’) + fuffle ‘to disorder, confuse’ (of imitative origin)
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Parts of speech for Kerfuffle
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kerfuffle popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for kerfuffle
noun kerfuffle
- commotion — A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement.
- disruption — forcible separation or division into parts.
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- disorder — lack of order or regular arrangement; confusion: Your room is in utter disorder.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
Antonyms for kerfuffle
noun kerfuffle
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- peacefulness — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- tranquility — quality or state of being tranquil; calmness; peacefulness; quiet; serenity.
- tranquilly — free from commotion or tumult; peaceful; quiet; calm: a tranquil country place.
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