shindy
/'ʃindi/
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Definition
- 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
- a large and noisy party of people