shemozzle
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
A state of chaos or confusion.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
"No end of a shemozzle there’s been there lately," he said. "Marina Gregg's been having hysterics most days. Said some coffee she was given was poisoned."
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A quarrel or rumpus.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “shemozzle” mean?
A state of chaos or confusion.
Is “shemozzle” formal or informal?
shemozzle is generally slang.