What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
schemozzle
Example
The party turned into a schemozzle when the music stopped working. [schemozzle: noun]
Example
The meeting was a complete schemozzle with everyone talking over each other. [schemozzle: adjective]
fracas
Example
The bar erupted into a fracas when two patrons started fighting. [fracas: noun]
Example
The political debate turned into a fracas with both candidates shouting at each other. [fracas: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Fracas is slightly more common than schemozzle in written and spoken English, but both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between schemozzle and fracas?
Both schemozzle and fracas are informal words that are unlikely to be used in formal contexts. However, fracas may be perceived as slightly more formal due to its French origin and use in British English.
