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Kerfuffle Definition & Meaning

kerfuffle
noun
  1. a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"

"Kerfuffle" in song lyrics

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  • "Media exaggeration cause quite the kerfuffle"
    Atherton — No Threat

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Frequently asked questions

What does kerfuffle mean?
a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
What part of speech is kerfuffle?
Kerfuffle is a noun.

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