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Definition of Rumpus
1. Noun. The act of making a noisy disturbance.
Generic synonyms: Disturbance
Specialized synonyms: Ado, Bustle, Flurry, Fuss, Hustle, Stir
2. Verb. Cause a disturbance.
Definition of Rumpus
1. n. A disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel.
Definition of Rumpus
1. Noun. A disturbance; noise and confusion; a quarrel. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Rumpus
1. a noisy disturbance [n -ES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Rumpus
Literary usage of Rumpus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Spirit of the Public Journals: Being an Impartial Selection of the Most by Stephen Jones, Charles Molloy Westmacott (1801)
"Without pain or forrow MUSICAL rumpus; OR, MORE THAN WAS PROMISED IN THE BILLS.
[From the Oracle.] X , FRACAS lately took place among the fiddling tribe at ..."
2. Spirit of the Public Journals by Stephen Jones, C M Westmacott (1801)
"A Without pain or forrow MUSICAL rumpus,* OR, MORE THAN WAS PROMISED IN THE BILLS.
[From the Oracle.] FRACAS lately took place among the fiddling tribe at ..."
3. Book-prices Current: A Record of Prices at which Books Have Been Sold at Auction (1905)
"Sr* E. rumpus, £3 2s. and drawn to measurement from the edifices, parts i. to iii.
... (334) H. rumpus, £7 55. 1756 Sibson (T.) Illustrations of Master ..."
4. Narratives of Tours in India by John David Rees (1891)
"... of Gorge — Sir Charles Trevelyan — Sir Mountstuart Grant Duff — Return to
Rajamundry — Rumpa country — Incident of Rumpa rumpus — Mr. Martindale — Lord ..."
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