Commotion
Commotion noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: the commotion created when the nation's top rock band arrived in town
Ruckus
Ruckus noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: quit creating such a ruckus—I'm trying to sleep!
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- In this case the author of the original book pursued this trope deliberately, citing the title as Italian for "stupid commotion," or "ruckus." This could qualify as either a comedic or non-comedic example.
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