rumpus

Example Sentences

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As we've talked about, there are fears another leadership rumpus could do more harm than good after all the travails they've already had.

From BBC • May 4, 2024

As the characters in a Coen Brothers movie might say: What’s the rumpus?

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2023

Mexico, a spicy rumpus that will play out Friday night in the most consequential forum: the 2022 World Cup qualifiers.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2021

During those decades, the weeping fig, often called a ficus plant, experienced an initial wave of popularity that landed it in rumpus rooms and dentist offices around the country.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2019

She came to my arms like we were doing some kind of flamenco rumpus.

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson