shemozzle

British  

/ ʃɪˈmɒzəl /

noun

1. informal a noisy confusion or dispute; uproar

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Etymology

Origin of shemozzle

C19: perhaps from Yiddish shlimazl misfortune

Example Sentences

Some chanted for “Eddie” to take the kick, a nod to a previous penalty shemozzle and to the fact Cavani was on the verge of breaking Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s PSG goal record.

From The Guardian • Jan. 19, 2018

And both should have been stood down from the competition, whatever the shemozzle of timetabling, as should any other club in the same position.

From The Guardian • Apr. 29, 2016

Take a look at this shemozzle of a page:

From Forbes • Aug. 18, 2014

In the wider world Lineker remains almost unanimously popular, a kind of groovy uncle whose private life has been aired in the tabloid press, albeit in an affectionate way, a sedate kind of domestic shemozzle.

From The Guardian • May 30, 2014

Then should ensue the gloriousest shemozzle that ever was; but this scene is spoiled by some miserable perisher who says it ain't worth while making a rough house till they know who's won.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, 1920-04-14 by Various