This usage refers to a sound that is loud, chaotic, and often abrupt, suggesting movement or disturbance.
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The bird is flapping its wings noisily.
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He slammed the door with a clattering noise.
commotion; kerfuffle
This meaning refers to a situation that is characterized by noise and confusion, often involving many people or a disturbance.
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There were people causing a commotion in front of the school.
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They were in a kerfuffle arguing with each other.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to make a commotion; to clatter noisilyto be in a state of fluster or confusionto make a clattering noise; to cause a fussto flap around noisily; to be busy and unsettlednot in a state of rush or chaos
Example sentences
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1. 、、きごう？
With all the kerfuffle since this morning I'd almost forgotten but we've still got the problem of the club members haven't we?