commotion

Meaning

Noun

A state of turbulent motion.
An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
Sexual excitement.

Origin

From Middle French commocion, from Latin commōtiōnem, accusative singular of commōtiō, from commōtus, perfect passive participle of commoveō.

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