← BackshareGuessrumpus/ˈrʌmpəs/nounA noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion; a disturbance.A sudden rumpus in the hallway made everyone stop and listen.The children made a terrible rumpus in the living room while playing.The teacher quieted the rumpus with a stern look.SynonymsracketcommotionuproarAntonymscalm