commotion
Translation
commotion, disturbance, uproar
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 commotion a state of noisy disturbance There was a commotion in the street.
cause a commotion to create a disturbance The announcement caused a commotion.
Similar Words
Synonyms: disturbance, uproar, turmoil, racket
Etymology
From Latin 'com-' (together) + 'movere' (to move). A lot of things 'moving together' in a disorderly way.
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'common motion' of many people, all moving at once and causing a disturbance.