A disturbance, a noisy racket, or a crash.
Stramash
stra-MASH
strəˈmaʃ
Noun
Example Sentences
"What a stramash!"
"There was a right stramash outside the pub."
Etymology & History
Scots word for a commotion, uproar, or brawl. Etymology uncertain, possibly from French "escarmouche" (skirmish). Classic Scots word used since 18th century.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1700s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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