shindy
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Meaning · English
An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
[…] I've married her. And I know there will be an awful shindy at home.
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).
Common questions
What does “shindy” mean?
An uproar or disturbance; a spree; a row; a riot.
Is “shindy” formal or informal?
shindy is generally slang.