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Word of the Day - Fracas
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fracas
Pronunciation: /ˈfrakɑː/
noun (plural same /ˈfrakɑːz/ or US fracases)
A noisy disturbance or quarrel: the fracas was broken up by stewards
Origin
Early 18th century: French, from fracasser, from Italian fracassare 'make an uproar'.
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For some, especially those overflowing with testosterone, any excuse is good enough to start a fracas.
