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Definition of ructions noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

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noun
 
/ˈrʌkʃnz/
 
/ˈrʌkʃnz/
[plural] (especially British English)
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  1. angry protests or arguments
    • There'll be ructions if her father ever finds out.
    • The announcement caused serious ructions.
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
    Word Originearly 19th cent.: of unknown origin.
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