Kerfuffle

usgb/kərˈfʌfəl/
noun

A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

There was a kerfuffle at the meeting over the new policy.
Visual representation of "kerfuffle" - A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Usage tips

Informal

political kerfuffle,media kerfuffle,kerfuffle over something

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Context

Use 'kerfuffle' in scenarios where there is a disagreement or fuss.

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Example: The kerfuffle over the new rules was unnecessary.
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Connotation

Note that 'kerfuffle' often carries a light-hearted tone.

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Example: The kerfuffle about the lost documents was more amusing than serious.
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Formality

Avoid using 'kerfuffle' in very formal writing.

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Example: A legal document would benefit from more formal language than 'kerfuffle'.
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