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KERFUFFLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for KERFUFFLE?

Need another word that means the same as “kerfuffle”? Find 21 synonyms for “kerfuffle” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Kerfuffle” are: commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, to-do, racket, uproar, tumult, ruckus, clamour, brouhaha, furore, hue and cry, palaver, fuss, stir, storm, maelstrom, melee

Kerfuffle as a Noun

Definitions of "Kerfuffle" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “kerfuffle” as a noun can have the following definitions:

  • A disorderly outburst or tumult.
  • A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Synonyms of "Kerfuffle" as a noun (21 Words)

brouhahaLoud confused noise from many sources.
All that election brouhaha.
clamourA loud and confused noise, especially that of people shouting.
The questions rose to a clamour.
commotionA state of confused and noisy disturbance.
Damage caused by civil commotion.
disruptionThe act of causing disorder.
He gave hints on what industry today he believes may be ripe for disruption.
disturbanceA disorderly outburst or tumult.
They were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused.
flutterAn act of fluttering.
Her insides were in a flutter.
furoreAn interest followed with exaggerated zeal.
It was little thought that they would excite such a furore among stamp collectors.
fussElaborate or complex procedures; trouble or difficulty.
They settled in with very little fuss.
hoo-haA disorderly outburst or tumult.
hoo-hahA disorderly outburst or tumult.
hue and cryThe quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength.
maelstromA powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides.
The train station was a maelstrom of crowds.
meleeA confused crowd of people.
Several people were hurt in the melee.
palaverFlattery intended to persuade.
What a palaver.
racketA snowshoe resembling a racket.
A squash racket.
ruckusThe act of making a noisy disturbance.
There s enough ruckus over identity cards.
stirAn act of stirring food or drink.
He gives his Ovaltine a stir.
stormStorm windows.
The manager is at the centre of a drugs storm in Germany.
to-doA disorderly outburst or tumult.
tumultA state of commotion and noise and confusion.
His personal tumult ended when he began writing songs.
uproarA public expression of protest or outrage.
It caused an uproar in the press.

Usage Examples of "Kerfuffle" as a noun

  • There was a kerfuffle over the chairmanship.
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