rumpus

[ruhm-puhs]

noun

plural

rumpuses 

1. a noisy or violent disturbance; commotion; uproar.

   There was a terrible rumpus going on upstairs.

2. a heated controversy.

   a rumpus over the school-bond issue.

rumpus

/ ˈrʌmpəs /

noun

1. a noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion

Word History and Origins

Origin of rumpus¹

First recorded in 1755–65; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of rumpus¹

C18: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

The unexpected rumpus took place on Feb. 23 at the Thornton Beach Recreation Area when the young boy was taking a riding lesson on a horse from Ocean View Stables.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, the gathering was filled with much rumpus as spectators also drank copious amounts of wine and whiskey.

From Salon

A lot of Democrats who want a change are eager to have an open contest, to let the wild rumpus begin at the Democratic convention in Chicago in August.

From Los Angeles Times

As we've talked about, there are fears another leadership rumpus could do more harm than good after all the travails they've already had.

From BBC

The court heard that she told police: "Kate told me he tried to get up the night before, and she tried to stop him. Ian had said 'leave me alone or I'll cause a rumpus'."

From BBC