gedoe

Definitions of gedoe
  1. noun
    a rapid active commotion
    synonyms: bombarie, drukte, gedruis, geduvel, geweld, heisa, omhaal, omslag, ophef, poeha, poespas, poppenkast, rumoer, rumoerigheid, soesa, stampei, stennes, stennis, tamtam, tumult
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    geraas
    the act of making a noisy disturbance
  2. noun
    a quarrel about petty points
    synonyms: bombarie, drukte, geduvel, heisa, omhaal, omslag, ophef, poeha, poespas, poppenkast, soesa, stampei, stennes, stennis, tamtam
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    bonje, disharmonie, heibel, herrie, kif, kift, kwestie, mot, onaangenaamheden, onaangenaamheid, onenigheid, onmin, onvrede, ruzie, snijdiamant, stront, trammelant, twist
    an angry dispute
  3. noun
    an angry disturbance
    synonyms: bombarie, drukte, geduvel, heisa, omhaal, omslag, ophef, poeha, poespas, poppenkast, soesa, stampei, stennes, stennis, tamtam
  4. noun
    an excited state of agitation
    synonyms: bombarie, drukte, geduvel, heisa, omhaal, omslag, ophef, poeha, poespas, poppenkast, soesa, stampei, stennes, stennis, tamtam
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    onrust
    a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
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