Commotion
noun
A state of confusion or disorder.
There was a huge commotion outside after the concert ended.
Often appears as...
- cause a commotion
- create a commotion
noun
A noisy argument or fight.
A commotion broke out in the bar after the game.
Often appears as...
- start a commotion
- involve in a commotion
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Strong and noisy excitement.
His unexpected arrival made a commotion among the guests.
Often appears as...
- make a commotion
- add to the commotion
noun
A state of confusion or disorder.
There was a huge commotion outside after the concert ended.
Often appears as...
- cause a commotion
- create a commotion
noun
A noisy argument or fight.
A commotion broke out in the bar after the game.
Often appears as...
- start a commotion
- involve in a commotion
Usage tips
Colloquial
noun
Strong and noisy excitement.
His unexpected arrival made a commotion among the guests.
Often appears as...
- make a commotion
- add to the commotion
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Calm before Storm
Commotion often follows a sudden event that disrupts the peace.
The quiet night was shattered by a commotion when the alarm sounded.
Pro Tip 2/3Disorderly Conduct
Commotion implies lack of organization, often leading to chaos.
The fire drill caused a commotion as students rushed to exit.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprises
Commotions can result from unexpected surprises or events.
The appearance of a celebrity on the street caused a commotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Calm before Storm
Commotion often follows a sudden event that disrupts the peace.
The quiet night was shattered by a commotion when the alarm sounded.
Pro Tip 2/3Disorderly Conduct
Commotion implies lack of organization, often leading to chaos.
The fire drill caused a commotion as students rushed to exit.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprises
Commotions can result from unexpected surprises or events.
The appearance of a celebrity on the street caused a commotion.
Pro Tip 1/3Calm before Storm
Commotion often follows a sudden event that disrupts the peace.
The quiet night was shattered by a commotion when the alarm sounded.
Pro Tip 2/3Disorderly Conduct
Commotion implies lack of organization, often leading to chaos.
The fire drill caused a commotion as students rushed to exit.
Pro Tip 3/3Unexpected Surprises
Commotions can result from unexpected surprises or events.
The appearance of a celebrity on the street caused a commotion.
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Safari Live - Day 214 PIPE...
off they go trotting away it's too much commotion foreign Yala they like a quieter day and quieter drinking points then with all the hustle and bustle of male impalas that are scattered around everywhere but what a beautiful view it is when you see all these animals coming down to drinking may I help you to be a
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Averting the climate...
the booth and the waitress came over made a big commotion over tipper she took our order and then went to the couple in the booth next to us and she lowered her voice so much I had a really strained hear what she was saying and she said yes that's former Vice
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Jarrett J. Krosoczka:...
laughed a little bit too hard. Mr. Greenwood was not pleased. He instantly saw that I was the cause of the commotion, and for the first time in my life, I was sent to the hall, and I thought, "Oh no, I'm doomed.
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Tricky Dave PIPE Wicked Tuna
there I seen the rock band for a bit what happened there blue dog oh sorry yeah Dave on the radio said all the commotion was just a blue dog one of those big blue shocks we catch from time
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The Art of Stillness PIPE...
I'll always be a traveler -- my livelihood depends on it -- but one of the beauties of travel is that it allows you to bring stillness into the motion and the commotion of the world.
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Only the Strong Survive...
is a rising commotion spring is in the air it's breeding time like all swans Tundras mate for life and produced between three and five young
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10 TOP Natural History...
in the sudden commotion no vulnerable african-americans
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The Most Dramatic...
But a spotted hyena is drawn to the commotion.
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ONE HOUR of Amazing...
this ally tattoo has heard the commotion
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Hair-Raising Hyena...
this ally tattoo has heard the commotion
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Safari Live - Day 214 PIPE...
off they go trotting away it's too much commotion foreign Yala they like a quieter day and quieter drinking points then with all the hustle and bustle of male impalas that are scattered around everywhere but what a beautiful view it is when you see all these animals coming down to drinking may I help you to be a
Video examples
Averting the climate...
the booth and the waitress came over made a big commotion over tipper she took our order and then went to the couple in the booth next to us and she lowered her voice so much I had a really strained hear what she was saying and she said yes that's former Vice
Video examples
Jarrett J. Krosoczka:...
laughed a little bit too hard. Mr. Greenwood was not pleased. He instantly saw that I was the cause of the commotion, and for the first time in my life, I was sent to the hall, and I thought, "Oh no, I'm doomed.
Video examples
Tricky Dave PIPE Wicked Tuna
there I seen the rock band for a bit what happened there blue dog oh sorry yeah Dave on the radio said all the commotion was just a blue dog one of those big blue shocks we catch from time
Video examples
The Art of Stillness PIPE...
I'll always be a traveler -- my livelihood depends on it -- but one of the beauties of travel is that it allows you to bring stillness into the motion and the commotion of the world.
Video examples
Only the Strong Survive...
is a rising commotion spring is in the air it's breeding time like all swans Tundras mate for life and produced between three and five young
Video examples
10 TOP Natural History...
in the sudden commotion no vulnerable african-americans
Video examples
The Most Dramatic...
But a spotted hyena is drawn to the commotion.
Video examples
ONE HOUR of Amazing...
this ally tattoo has heard the commotion
Video examples
Hair-Raising Hyena...
this ally tattoo has heard the commotion
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Sherri Shepherd
American Entertainer
Wigs have always been a part of my life and have become a staple accessory in my closet. I can remember being a little girl and hearing all the commotion in my house from my mom, aunts and grandmother when picking out their wigs for the day. It was such a good time for them and part of their everyday beauty routine.
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Jane Wiedlin
American Musician
I love that there are beaches you can walk your dog on in San Francisco. Fort Funston is big and always packed with hundreds of dogs and their people. A great place to hike and get some exercise and fresh air with your well-mannered pup. Not recommended for antisocial dogs; there's just too much commotion there.
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Pat Gillick
American Businessman
You need to have camaraderie in the clubhouse. Wherever you're working, be it a baseball team or at a business, you want to walk in there and say, 'Geez, it's great to be at work. Let's go get 'em,' as opposed to walking in there knowing there's going to be a commotion.
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Jose Feliciano
Puerto Rican Musician
I mean, it wasnt like I had said to myself beforehand, 'OK, I'm gonna go out there and sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in the weirdest way possible and cause a commotion.' I just sang it the way I felt it I sang it the only way I could.
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Ruud van Nistelrooy
Dutch Athlete
Certain things do not effect me anymore, which is not always good. There is always commotion, but I notice that hardly anything affects me or puts me out of balance.
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Susie Orbach
English Psychologist
From a child's point of view, there is rarely a great time for parents to separate, even if there has been a lot of commotion and fighting.
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Jakob Bohme
German Theologian
Just as a drop of water in the ocean cannot avail much; but if a great river runneth into it, that maketh a great commotion.
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Marilu Henner
American Actress
Silence and solitude are more distracting to me than chatter and commotion.
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Sherri Shepherd
American Entertainer
Wigs have always been a part of my life and have become a staple accessory in my closet. I can remember being a little girl and hearing all the commotion in my house from my mom, aunts and grandmother when picking out their wigs for the day. It was such a good time for them and part of their everyday beauty routine.
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Jane Wiedlin
American Musician
I love that there are beaches you can walk your dog on in San Francisco. Fort Funston is big and always packed with hundreds of dogs and their people. A great place to hike and get some exercise and fresh air with your well-mannered pup. Not recommended for antisocial dogs; there's just too much commotion there.
Quote examples
Pat Gillick
American Businessman
You need to have camaraderie in the clubhouse. Wherever you're working, be it a baseball team or at a business, you want to walk in there and say, 'Geez, it's great to be at work. Let's go get 'em,' as opposed to walking in there knowing there's going to be a commotion.
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Jose Feliciano
Puerto Rican Musician
I mean, it wasnt like I had said to myself beforehand, 'OK, I'm gonna go out there and sing 'The Star-Spangled Banner' in the weirdest way possible and cause a commotion.' I just sang it the way I felt it I sang it the only way I could.
Quote examples
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Dutch Athlete
Certain things do not effect me anymore, which is not always good. There is always commotion, but I notice that hardly anything affects me or puts me out of balance.
Quote examples
Susie Orbach
English Psychologist
From a child's point of view, there is rarely a great time for parents to separate, even if there has been a lot of commotion and fighting.
Quote examples
Jakob Bohme
German Theologian
Just as a drop of water in the ocean cannot avail much; but if a great river runneth into it, that maketh a great commotion.
Quote examples
Marilu Henner
American Actress
Silence and solitude are more distracting to me than chatter and commotion.
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