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Definition of a kerfuffle

kerfuffle

noun

  • a minor fight; "spat".
    Jenny and Dave got into a bit of a kerfuffle last night.

    Last edited on Jul 12 2011. Submitted by Angelina C. from Guelph, ON, Canada on Jun 16 2004.

  • a commotion.
                                                                                                                    

    Citation from "Episode 5", Little Britain (TV, 2004), Season 2 Episode 5 censored in hope of resolving Google's penalty against this site.

    Last edited on Dec 16 2010. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Dec 16 2010.

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