fracas — a noisy disturbance or quarrel
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a noisy disturbance or quarrel
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfreɪkəs/
Korean meaning: 시끄러운 소동, 싸움, 난동
Korean pronunciation: **프레**이커스
Example Sentences
- The fracas at the Black Friday sale involved three customers fighting over the last TV.
- What started as a friendly debate turned into a political fracas at the family dinner.
- The security guards quickly intervened to stop the fracas between the two rival fans.
fracas
NOUN//ˈfreɪkəs//
a noisy disturbance or quarrel

two angry diners stand face-to-face shouting at each other over a knocked-over table with food scattered everywhere. Their heated argument started when one accidentally bumped into the other's chair. The collision caused drinks to spill and plates to crash to the floor, escalating the situation quickly. Other restaurant patrons turn in their seats with shocked expressions while waiters rush over trying to calm the situation. A manager hurries toward the commotion with concerned gestures. a noisy disturbance disrupting the peaceful restaurant atmosphere
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 18th century French 'fracas', derived from 'fracasser' meaning 'to shatter' or 'to smash'. The word captures the idea of a noisy disturbance that sounds like something being broken or smashed.
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📝Examples
“The fracas at the Black Friday sale involved three customers fighting over the last TV.”
“What started as a friendly debate turned into a political fracas at the family dinner.”
“The security guards quickly intervened to stop the fracas between the two rival fans.”
“The fracas in the parking lot was apparently caused by someone stealing a parking spot.”
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