Definition of Commotion

Noun: commotion ku'mow-shun

A disorderly outburst or tumult
"they were amazed by the furious commotion they had caused";
- disturbance, disruption, flutter, hurly burly, to-do, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, kerfuffle, carry-on [Brit]
The act of making a noisy disturbance
- din, ruction, ruckus, rumpus, tumult
Confused movement
"a commotion of people fought for the exits";
- whirl