noun
- commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views
Usage: informal; chiefly British
Examples
- The meeting ended in kerfuffles over the budget proposal.
- There were several kerfuffles at the town hall about the new parking rules.
- The newspaper caused kerfuffles with its controversial editorial.
- Minor kerfuffles broke out among the fans after the game.
- The principal tried to avoid any kerfuffles during the school assembly.
- Political kerfuffles dominated the evening news.