fracas
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fracas
First recorded in 1720–30; < French, from Italian fracasso, derivative of fracassare “to smash,” equivalent to fra- “completely” (from Latin infrā “among”) + cassare “to break”; cassation
Example Sentences
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Both rappers’ children were also pulled into the fracas.
From Los Angeles Times
He told the BBC that the US's immigration policy shifts in recent months had led to a sharp spike in enquiries from people looking to relocate, and the H-1B fracas could accelerate this trend.
From BBC
The fracas started when the unidentified agents began detaining street vendors near the intersection of Main and 9th streets downtown.
From Los Angeles Times
Footage of a fracas at the airport's Terminal 2 building on 23 July last year was widely shared online.
From BBC
All of us watching this fracas were Black.
From Salon
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