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- [frey-kuh s; British frak-ah]
- /ˈfreɪ kəs; British ˈfræk ɑ/
- /ˈfræk.ɑː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [frey-kuh s; British frak-ah]
- /ˈfreɪ kəs; British ˈfræk ɑ/
Definitions of fracas word
- noun fracas a noisy, disorderly disturbance or fight; riotous brawl; uproar. 1
- noun fracas A noisy disturbance or quarrel. 1
- noun fracas public disturbance 1
- singular noun fracas A fracas is a rough, noisy quarrel or fight. 0
- noun fracas a noisy quarrel; brawl 0
- noun fracas a noisy fight or loud quarrel; brawl 0
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Origin of fracas
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < French < Italian fracasso, derivative of fracassare to smash, equivalent to fra- (< Latin infrā among) completely + cassare to break; see cassation
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Parts of speech for Fracas
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fracas popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
fracas usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fracas
noun fracas
- squabble — to engage in a petty quarrel.
- flap — to swing or sway back and forth loosely, especially with noise: A loose shutter flapped outside the window.
- riot — a noisy, violent public disorder caused by a group or crowd of persons, as by a crowd protesting against another group, a government policy, etc., in the streets.
- uproar — a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
- brawl — A brawl is a rough or violent fight.
Antonyms for fracas
noun fracas
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- agreement — An agreement is a formal decision about future action which is made by two or more countries, groups, or people.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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