Ruckus (noun)
ruk-us
A row or commotion.
A particularly noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus, a heated controversy: Late 19th century: perhaps related to ruction and rumpus.
Example sentences
“He’s offering a service but I’m not sure if it’s veridical”
“Memories aren’t known to be particularly veridical.”

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