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noun
- 1. a state of confused and noisy disturbance: "she was distracted by a commotion across the street"
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COMMOTION definition: 1. a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement: 2. a sudden, short period of…. Learn more.
1. : a condition of civil unrest or insurrection. The commotion was finally brought to an end and peace was restored. 2. : steady or recurrent motion. the commotion of the surf. 3. : mental excitement or confusion. … startled … into no ordinary state of commotion. Arnold Bennett. 4. a. : an agitated disturbance : to-do.
A commotion is a lot of noise, confusion, and excitement. He heard a commotion outside. Sounds of voices and commotion could be heard downstairs now. Synonyms: disturbance, to-do, riot, disorder More Synonyms of commotion. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.
Definition of commotion noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Commotion, which comes from the Middle French word commocion, means "violent motion, agitation." It can be a disorderly outburst or disruption, like someone yelling in the street at night, or five people arguing about someone talking on a cellphone while a play is being performed in front of them.
COMMOTION meaning: 1. a sudden, short period of noise, confusion, or excited movement: 2. a sudden, short period of…. Learn more.
1. A condition of turbulent motion. 2. a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall. b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.
There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun commotion, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
COMMOTION definition: a sudden period of noise and confused or excited movement: . Learn more.
noun. /kəˈmoʊ ʃən/ IPA: Dictionary definition of commotion. A state of chaotic or noisy disturbance, often characterized by a tumultuous uproar or flurry of activity. "The loud commotion from the street disrupted our peaceful evening." Detailed meaning of commotion.
