Word of the Day

The Word of the Day for Wednesday, January 25th 2012 is Rumpus:

rum·pus

noun, plural -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.

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Origin:
1755–65;  origin uncertain

 

Example Sentences

• However, the rumpus highlights underlying changes in the relationship.

• The rumpus poses no immediate threat to the central government.

• These talented players deliver fun, hot, rumpus jazz with a twist