stramash

[ struh-mash, stram-uhsh ]

noun

, Scot.

1. an uproar; disturbance.

stramash

/ strəˈmæʃ /

noun

1. an uproar; tumult; brawl

verb

1. to destroy; smash

Word History and Origins

Origin of stramash¹

First recorded in 1795–1805; origin uncertain

Word History and Origins

Origin of stramash¹

C18: perhaps expanded from smash

Example Sentences

But the Scots did summon one last attack and were convinced Sam Skinner had got the ball down during an almighty stramash before a prolonged and anxious wait ended with a torrent of boos aimed at the officials.

From BBC

There’s no real need to relive their oft-told story yet again, though if the short-term memory isn’t what it was, or you’re simply always jonesing for Pensioner-related nostalgia, this retro MBM of their first-ever win in 1970, a gloriously entertaining stramash with their old pals Leeds United, will hopefully slake your thirst.

From The Guardian

An almighty stramash broke out in the tunnel, with players, fans and officials involved.

From The Guardian

There were some fascinating shades to the touchline stramash between Frank Lampard and Jürgen Klopp in the dog days of the Premier League’s summer season.

From The Guardian

Would it have seemed normal when Chelsea won their first FA Cup in woozy 1970 technicolor, after the sort of stramash at Old Trafford that wouldn’t be tolerated these days, not even outside the Belt & Haymaker on a hot Sunday afternoon?

From The Guardian