kerfuffles
Petty noisy disturbances
Kerfuffles is the plural of kerfuffle, a commotion or fuss over something relatively minor.
The word suggests agitation that's somewhat overblown—disputes, controversies, or disturbances that generate more noise than they warrant: The policy change caused several kerfuffles before everyone settled down.
British in origin but common in American English.
Noisy public uproar
- hullabalooNoisy uproar or fuss
- ruckusNoisy, disruptive commotion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
- fussAgitated, unnecessary concern
disturbance · tumult · hubbub · fracas · pandemonium · chaos · mayhem · upheaval
Trivial noisy argument
- spatPetty verbal dispute
- tiffMinor interpersonal dispute
- rowLinear arrangement across
- quarrelAngry verbal dispute
disagreement · altercation · argument · scuffle · clash · confrontation · skirmish · wrangle
brouhaha
Noisy public uproar
- hullabalooNoisy uproar or fuss
- ruckusNoisy, disruptive commotion
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
fuss · disturbance · tumult · hubbub · fracas · pandemonium · chaos · mayhem · upheaval · turmoil
squabble
Trivial noisy argument
quarrel · disagreement · altercation · argument · scuffle · clash · confrontation · skirmish · wrangle · bickering
scandal
Disgraceful public affair
- controversyProlonged public disagreement
- outcryLoud public protest
- uproarNoisy public disturbance
drama · gossip · tempest · storm · sensation · furor · outrage · backlash · incident · affair
red tape
Bureaucratic obstacles to action
confusion · delay · fiasco · mishap · bungle · muddle · blunder · debacle · cock-up · balls-up
kerfufflescalm
Free from agitation
peace · tranquility · quiet · stillness · serenity
kerfufflescrises
Urgent, unstable situations
emergencies · catastrophes · disasters · calamities · tragedies