Verboticism: Cruckus
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
Cruckus
Created by: ekath
Pronunciation: cruck-us
Sentence: And suddenly, a cruckus arose amoung the crowd.
Etymology: from cough + ruckus
Points: 833