Pronunciation: 'r&-k&s also 'rŸ- or 'ru Function: noun Etymology: probably blend of ruction and rumpus Date: circa 1890 Synonyms: Commotion, furore, fuss, rumpus, shindig, shindy, to do, uproar. Any combination of human body sounds and movements such as screaming, yelling, hooting, hollering, shouting, whistling, banging, while dancing, jum... more info