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Podcast: Word of the Day
Episode: Kerfuffle
Description: Kerfuffle is a noun that refers to ‘a commotion or fuss.’
As a fairly recent addition to the English language, Kerfuffle comes from Scottish and entered our language in the mid-twentieth century. The word referred to confusion or disorder. Here’s an example of kerfuffle in use:
When one of our neighbors refused to cut his grass, a brief kerfuffle ensued. This proves that in this neighborhood, improper lawn care can cause quite a commotion.