"stooshie" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: stooshies [plural]
Etymology: Probably from Scots stooshie, possibly a contraction of English ecstasy. Perhaps related to English stoush. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sco|stooshie}} Scots stooshie, {{der|en|en|ecstasy}} English ecstasy, {{cog|en|stoush}} English stoush Head templates: {{en-noun}} stooshie (plural stooshies)
  1. (Scotland) The disruption caused by a disagreement or misunderstanding. Tags: Scotland Synonyms (disruption): fracas, fuss, mess, outcry, stir, uproar
    Sense id: en-stooshie-en-noun-73K815ER Categories (other): Scottish English

Inflected forms

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