Antonyms for rumpus


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ruhm-puh s
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌm pəs


Definition of rumpus

Origin :
  • 1764, of unknown origin, "prob. a fanciful formation" [OED], possibly an alteration of robustious "boisterous, noisy" (1540s; see robust). First record of rumpus room "play room for children in a family home" is from 1938.
  • noun clamor
Example sentences :
  • But the odds are against us, and there's no reason why you should be in the rumpus, Georgianna.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • "Elizabeth and her mother has had some sort of a rumpus," declared Esther.
  • Extract from : « Fair Harbor » by Joseph Crosby Lincoln
  • She happened to be out, strolling in the garden, and heard the rumpus.
  • Extract from : « Nell, of Shorne Mills » by Charles Garvice
  • For heaven's sake, Mr. Carmody, remember where we are and don't raise any rumpus.
  • Extract from : « The Straw » by Eugene O'Neill
  • Tex was with him when we had the rumpus with the Kiowas on the Canadian.
  • Extract from : « Oh, You Tex! » by William Macleod Raine
  • They found out we were seeing each other secretly, and they made a rumpus about it.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
  • And we must be ready to fight, for that man will raise a rumpus.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell's Bravery » by Burt L. Standish
  • Mr. Pike got into the rumpus and put him to sleep with one on the jaw.
  • Extract from : « The Mutiny of the Elsinore » by Jack London
  • You've no idea, Ridgeway, the rumpus a gun raises in a box like this.
  • Extract from : « Masterpieces of Mystery, Vol. 1 (of 4) » by Various
  • Rumpus is just a mix-up, a row, anything that makes a noise, calls in the police.
  • Extract from : « The Place of Honeymoons » by Harold MacGrath

Synonyms for rumpus

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