fracas

noun
UK: /ˈfrækɑː/
US: /ˈfreɪkəs/

  1. A noisy argument or fight involving several people.

    1. The fracas started after a spilled drink in the bar.
    2. Security quickly intervened to break up the fracas before anyone was seriously hurt.

  2. A disturbance or commotion; a noisy dispute.

    1. There was a bit of a fracas outside the school today.
    2. The political fracas over the new law dominated the news cycle for weeks.

Synonyms

brawl fight skirmish altercation dispute commotion uproar disturbance

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "fracas" in English means: A noisy argument or fight involving several people., A disturbance or commotion; a noisy dispute..

The phonetic transcription of "fracas" is /ˈfrækɑː/ in British English and /ˈfreɪkəs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "fracas": brawl, fight, skirmish, altercation, dispute, commotion, uproar, disturbance.

Example usage of "fracas": "The fracas started after a spilled drink in the bar.". More examples on the page.