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Shindy

usgb/ˈʃɪndi/Volume
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Loud DisturbancePlay
Emphasizes noisy quarrels or conflicts, often in public spaces. SlideThe neighbors' loud shindy kept the whole street awake at night.
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Chaos ImpliedPlay
Suggests chaotic situation, use when describing an uncontrollable mess. SlideA shindy erupted in the hallways after the school bell rang.
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Possible ViolencePlay
Sometimes implies potential physical altercation, not just verbal. SlideThe police were called to settle the shindy that broke out at the stadium.