Meaning & use
kerfuffle
A commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.
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There was quite a kerfuffle in the office over who had taken the last parking spot.
The seating chart caused a minor kerfuffle among the wedding guests.
A note on using this word
Kerfuffle is informal and often used lightly, suggesting a minor, somewhat comic disturbance rather than a serious conflict.
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