rumpus

[ ruhm-puhs ]

noun

, plural rum·pus·es.

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

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

Labour HQ seems neither surprised nor perturbed by the rumpus their proposals this week caused.

From BBC

Downing Street is unlikely to be able to push a deal through without a political rumpus, alongside janglings of nerves that Boris Johnson could pile in too.

From BBC