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 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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