Kerfluff

noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of kerfuffle. no-plural, uncommon

    "After a fine record of doing chores up North, conscientious Roly and Poly fall out of Santa's sled on Christmas Eve and land ""kerfluff"" in snowy wilds."

Example

More examples

"After a fine record of doing chores up North, conscientious Roly and Poly fall out of Santa's sled on Christmas Eve and land ""kerfluff"" in snowy wilds."

Etymology

Alteration of kerfuffle, possibly influenced by fluff.

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