like a bag of ferrets
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: like ferrets in a bag
Meaning · English
With a great deal of fuss, commotion, or physical jostling.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like a bag of ferrets” mean?
With a great deal of fuss, commotion, or physical jostling.
Is “like a bag of ferrets” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.