A kerfuffle is a commotion or fuss, often caused by confusion or disagreement. It can refer to any situation where there is a lot of noise and disorder, as people become excited or upset about something.
Usage examples
The media kerfuffle over the celebrity's controversial tweet caused a frenzy among fans and sparked debates on social media.
There was a small kerfuffle at the office when two colleagues disagreed on a project, but they quickly resolved their differences.
The neighborhood experienced a kerfuffle when a loud argument erupted between two neighbors late at night.
The political kerfuffle during the debate led to a heated exchange between the candidates, leaving the audience divided.
The teacher had to intervene in the kerfuffle between students in the cafeteria to restore order.
A minor kerfuffle occurred at the concert venue when fans started pushing and shoving to get closer to the stage.
The restaurant's decision to change its menu caused a kerfuffle among loyal customers who had grown accustomed to their favorite dishes.
The company's new dress code policy created a kerfuffle among employees who felt it was too restricting.
The gossip magazine ran a sensational article, causing a kerfuffle in the lives of several celebrities mentioned in it.
There was a bit of a kerfuffle at the airport when the flight got delayed, leading to frustrated passengers voicing their complaints.
12:22 - A bit of kerfuffle over Mark Pritchard, who resigned from a junior Tory party post to be a more pesky backbencher earlier this week. (politics.co.uk)
As a result of the recent kerfuffle with our comments, I've taken another look at our comment spam filters and found that it's very difficult to achieve the results I'd like through the use of filters alone. (slaw.ca)
The software lineup didn't catch my attention, and there was that whole kerfuffle about backwards compatibility. (jamiex66.com)