Verboticism: Cruckus

'I coughed up $50 for this concert!'

DEFINITION: n. The slow but steady rise of murmurs, coughs or harrumphs in audience. May indicate dissatisfaction, or the presence of a lethally infectious virus. v. To clear one's throat

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Cruckus

Created by: ekath

Pronunciation: cruck-us

Sentence: And suddenly, a cruckus arose amoung the crowd.

Etymology: from cough + ruckus

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