Kerfuffle - n. a fuss or commotion i.e. I didn't know what all the kerfuffle was about, but I succeeded in getting in a few punches.
Have now encountered this most charming word in TWO different novels (The Power of One, The Enchantress of Florence). I am going to resurrect this poor darling from its near death (here in the states) and infuse it with life by over use in my daily lexicon.
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British dude talks funny and makes money in doing so! (he's published three books on obscure English words and phrases. The only other word nerd I know who would go to such lengths, and happen to get paid for it too, is Jeff Deck.)
it's a good word. werd.
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