Fracas
(noun)
- A noisy and violent disturbance or fight.
- A noisy and violent public disturbance or altercation.
Origin:
From french fracas ("noise, uproar"), from fracasser ("to break to pieces"), which comes from latin fractus ("broken"), it means a noisy and violent disturbance or fight.
Examples:
- The fracas at the bar led to several arrests.
- The fracas in the street caused a disturbance.
- The fracas between the two groups led to a fight.
- The fracas in the night club caused the police to be called.
- The fracas between the two football teams led to a brawl.