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Definition of 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 blacked out to resolve 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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