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fracas

[ˈfrækəs]

fracas Definition

  • 1a noisy disturbance or quarrel
  • 2a brawl or fight

Using fracas: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "fracas" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The party ended in a fracas when two guests started fighting.

  • Example

    The football match turned into a fracas when the players began to argue and push each other.

  • Example

    The police were called to break up the fracas outside the bar.

fracas Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with fracas

  • kick up a fracas

    to cause a noisy disturbance or argument

    Example

    He kicked up a fracas when he found out that his order was wrong.

  • in the middle of a noisy disturbance or fight

    Example

    The police officer was injured in the midst of a fracas between two groups of protesters.

  • to conclude with a noisy disturbance or quarrel

    Example

    The meeting ended in a fracas when two members of the committee began to argue.

Origins of fracas

from French 'fracas', from Italian 'fracasso', meaning 'crash, noise'

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Summary: fracas in Brief

The term 'fracas' [ˈfrækəs] refers to a noisy disturbance or quarrel, often escalating into a brawl or fight. It is used to describe situations like 'The party ended in a fracas when two guests started fighting.' 'Fracas' can be used in phrases like 'kick up a fracas,' meaning to cause a noisy disturbance, and 'end in a fracas,' meaning to conclude with a quarrel.