Associations to the word «Commotion»

Wiktionary

COMMOTION, noun. A state of turbulent motion.
COMMOTION, noun. An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
COMMOTION, noun. (euphemistic) Sexual excitement.

Dictionary definition

COMMOTION, noun. A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused".
COMMOTION, noun. The act of making a noisy disturbance.
COMMOTION, noun. Confused movement; "he was caught up in a whirl of work"; "a commotion of people fought for the exits".

Wise words

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