ruction

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A noisy quarrel or fight.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹʌk.ʃən/ en-us-ruction.ogg

Word forms

ruction ructions

Etymology

1825, of unknown origin, possibly from eruption or insurrection. Possibly related to the Irish insurrection of 1798.

Related words

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