The use of the word "rumpus"

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HiCan the word "rumpus" be used in everyday SPOKEN English?Why were you boys making such a rumpus in the hallway?Thanks,Tom,

Clive · Accepted Answer

I don't hear it much.

In N. America, a common word is 'ruckus'.

Anonymous · Answer

The sentence, "Why were you boys making such a rumpus in the hallway?", would not be heard in everyday speech in the US.  The problem with it is that the word "rumpus" suggests rowdy but not necessarily noisy behavior.  However, a term that is heard, often in a figurative sense, is "rumpus room," a room where young kids are pretty much free to do what they please.  So you might hear something like:  "Behave yourself, boys, the hallway is not a rumpus room!"

Mr. Tom · Answer

Thanks, Clive and Anon.

One more question.

What about racket and din? Are they used in everyday speech?

The boys made such a racket in the absence of the teacher.

Tom

Anonymous · Answer

Racket is often heard in everyday speech.  Din is literary and would not be heard in ordinary conversation.

Mr. Tom · Answer

Thanks, Anon.

May I ask something? Why don't you become a registered member of the family?

Tom

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