Definition

1. Noun:
   • A noisy disturbance, quarrel, or brawl: "shindy" refers to a loud, chaotic, or tumultuous situation, often involving an argument or commotion.
   • A large and noisy party or gathering: "shindy" can also describe a lively, boisterous social event with much noise and activity.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The neighbors complained about the shindy coming from the apartment last night.
  • Their political debate quickly turned into a real shindy.
  • He didn't want to get involved in the shindy at the bar.

Advanced Usage

• "to kick up a shindy": to cause a noisy disturbance or fuss.
  • The customers kicked up a shindy when they were overcharged.

Variants and Related Words

• Shindig (n): This is a common variant of "shindy," more frequently used to mean a large, lively party or social event.
  • They're having a big shindig to celebrate the promotion.

Synonyms

• Ruckus: A noisy disturbance or commotion.
• Fracas: A noisy, disorderly fight or quarrel.
• Hullabaloo: A commotion; a fuss.
• Brawl: A rough or noisy fight or quarrel.

Related Idioms

• "Kick up/make/raise a shindy": To create a loud fuss or commotion, often in protest or anger.
  • The students kicked up a shindy when the exam was announced to be on a Saturday.

Noun

1. a large and noisy party of people