commotion
Translation
commotion, disturbance, uproar, fuss
Examples
I heard a commotion outside.
I heard a commotion outside.
What's all the commotion about?
What's all the commotion about?
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) commotion a state of noisy confusion and excitement I heard a commotion outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: uproar, disturbance, turmoil, fuss
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) and 'movere' (to move). A 'moving together' of people in a noisy, confused way.
Memory Tips
Think of a crowd of people all in 'motion' 'together' (co-motion), causing a disturbance.