Rumpus

A rumpus is a noisy disturbance or commotion. It often involves a lot of energetic activity, boisterous behavior, and can sometimes be playful or chaotic. It can describe a physical scene, like children playing, or a verbal one such as a heated argument. The degree of disruption varies. Rumpuses may range from a minor, even humorous, flurry to a significant upset. The term evokes a sense of energy and disorder that grabs attention. It suggests a departure from calmness and a rise in excitement or conflict and can be triggered by many things, from a party getting out of hand to a family argument to a fight.

Rumpus meaning with examples

• The children's game of tag escalated into a full-blown rumpus, with laughter echoing through the house and furniture overturned in their wake. It was a bit much, but the kids had a wonderful time. The parents came in to take pictures and enjoy the commotion as well.
• A sudden power outage caused a rumpus in the office as people scrambled to save their work and find emergency lights. It was a busy scene of concern, and even fear as people stumbled in the dark. However, the emergency exit signs still worked.
• The neighbors' late-night karaoke party caused a rumpus, keeping everyone in the neighborhood awake and irritable. The people enjoying themselves were having a good time, but the neighborhood as a whole was less than happy about it.
• The political debate sparked a social media rumpus, with people arguing fiercely and sharing misinformation, creating lots of confusion online, but the public was now much more engaged with politics.
• After the unexpected cancellation of the concert, an angry rumpus erupted among the disappointed fans, who protested and demanded refunds. This caused the managers to scramble to find solutions to appease the crowd.