Kerfuffle ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Kerfuffle ( noun )

1. A commotion, fuss or disturbance.
2. A state of confusion or disarray.

Origin:

Kerfuffle is believed to have originated from the scottish word "curfuffle", meaning a commotion or fuss.

Examples:

1. The announcement of the new policy caused a kerfuffle among employees.
2. The kerfuffle at the meeting made it difficult for the chairman to continue.
3. The sudden rain caused a kerfuffle as people tried to find shelter.
4. The broken water pipe caused a kerfuffle in the office building.
5. The loss of electricity caused a kerfuffle in the hospital.

(As a verb)

Kerfuffle ( verb )

1. To cause a commotion, fuss or disturbance.
2. To put into a state of confusion or disarray.

Origin:

Kerfuffle is believed to have originated from the scottish word "curfuffle", meaning a commotion or fuss.

Examples:

1. The new policy kerfuffled the employees.
2. The chairman was kerfuffled by the disturbance at the meeting.
3. The sudden rain kerfuffled people as they tried to find shelter.
4. The broken water pipe kerfuffled the office building.
5. The loss of electricity kerfuffled the hospital.