commotion

Definition

  • noun: noisy excitement and confusion
  • noun: a condition of civil unrest or insurrection
  • synonyms: excitement, disturbance, violence

Examples

  • There was a sudden 'commotion' when the actress entered the restaurant.

  • I went outside to see what all the 'commotion' [='hubbub'] was about.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah. There you go. I set my camera up in the girls' room and then waited downstairs with the remote control. And fired it off whenever I heard any commotion. I have to admit. The way her knees are bent, the upright position of her body. It looks like she's just jumping. What are you saying? (..)
    2016 The Conjuring 2