| | | noun | 1. A noisy disturbance or quarrel. |
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 |  | | "Both teams were disqualified after the fracas on the court." |
| | | "The town council meeting turned into a fracas over the new zoning proposal." |
| | | "Kindergarten recess often turns into a fracas as the children feud over the best toys." |
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 | | Italian, early 18th century |
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 | | "Fracas" comes from the French verb "fracasser," which means "to smash violently." But the French got it from the Italians — "fracassare" (with the same definition). You can use "fracas" to describe any kind of noisy, rambunctious fight — physical or verbal. If you must enter a fracas, make sure you're pronouncing it correctly. ... | | Continue Reading |
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