Kerfuffle and Moil

Kerfuffle

Kerfuffle noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: predictably, the royal scandal caused quite a kerfuffle on Fleet Street

Moil and kerfuffle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Moil" instead a noun "Kerfuffle".

Moil

Moil noun - A state of noisy, confused activity.
Usage example: went for a retreat at the monastery for a temporary respite from the moil of the modern world

Kerfuffle and moil are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Kerfuffle" instead a noun "Moil".

Nearby Words: moiling, moiled
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