commotion

The definition of commotion is a state of confusion, especially noisy confusion or hubbub.

(noun)

An example of commotion is a kindergarten classroom on the first day of school when the teacher is late.

See commotion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: L commotio < commotus, pp. of commovere, to move, disturb < com-, together + movere, to move

See commotion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A condition of turbulent motion.
a. An agitated disturbance; a hubbub: heard a commotion in the hall.
b. Civil disturbance or insurrection; disorder.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English commocioun

Origin: , from Old French commotion

Origin: , from Latin commōtiō, commōtiōn-

Origin: , from commōtus

Origin: , past participle of commovēre, to disturb

Origin: : com-, intensive pref.; see com-

Origin: + movēre, to move; see meuə- in Indo-European roots

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