noun
- A state of confusion, disorder, or commotion; a fuss or disturbance.
Usage: informal; chiefly British
verb
- To cause confusion or disorder; to create a fuss or commotion.
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- There was quite a kafuffle when the event was suddenly postponed.
- The minor scheduling change created an unnecessary kafuffle among the staff.
- Don't kafuffle over such a small detail.
- The kafuffles at the airport delayed our departure by hours.
- She kafuffled about trying to find her keys before leaving.
- All this kafuffle over a simple misunderstanding seems excessive.