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A kerfuffle is a noisy commotion, fuss, or disturbance, usually caused by conflicting views or a misunderstanding. It typically refers to a situation where people are making a relatively big deal out of a minor or nonsensical issue.Examples in a Sentence"The new dress code policy caused quite a kerfuffle in the office.""There was a bit of a kerfuffle on the field when the player dropped the ball."SynonymsCommotionFussBrouhahaTo-doHoo-haOriginThe word originated in the 16th century as a Scottish slang term, combining car- (meaning "wrong" or "awkward") and fuffle (an old Scottish verb meaning "to ruffle" or "to throw into disarray").For more context and word histories, check out the Merriam-Webster Dictionary entry.

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