a lot of noise that is made especially by people who are complaining about something synonym commotion喧闹;吵吵嚷嚷 to cause a rumpus 引起骚动 Fans kicked up a rumpus when the concert was cancelled. 音乐会被取消时,歌迷们吵闹个不停。
Word Originmid 18th cent.: probably fanciful.