malclamary
A malclamary refers to a loud, disruptive, and often ill-intentioned public outcry or vocal complaint. It is used to describe a situation where shouting or clamor is used maliciously to interrupt formal proceedings or cause confusion.
Examples
3 of 5The neighbors engaged in a brief malclamary over the shared parking spot before the police arrived.
The neighbors engaged in a brief malclamary over the shared parking spot before the police arrived.
The chairman's speech was abruptly cut short by a sudden malclamary from the observers in the gallery.
The chairman's speech was abruptly cut short by a sudden malclamary from the observers in the gallery.
I don't need a whole malclamary just because I forgot to pick up the milk on my way home.
I don't need a whole malclamary just because I forgot to pick up the milk on my way home.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'mal' (bad) + 'clam' (shout, as in clamor). A 'mal-clamary' is a 'bad shout'.
Quick Quiz
The senator's attempt to speak was drowned out by a ______ from the back of the room.
Correct!
The correct answer is: malclamary
Examples
The neighbors engaged in a brief malclamary over the shared parking spot before the police arrived.
everydayThe neighbors engaged in a brief malclamary over the shared parking spot before the police arrived.
The chairman's speech was abruptly cut short by a sudden malclamary from the observers in the gallery.
formalThe chairman's speech was abruptly cut short by a sudden malclamary from the observers in the gallery.
I don't need a whole malclamary just because I forgot to pick up the milk on my way home.
informalI don't need a whole malclamary just because I forgot to pick up the milk on my way home.
Sociologists study the malclamary as a form of spontaneous, disorganized resistance within urban environments.
academicSociologists study the malclamary as a form of spontaneous, disorganized resistance within urban environments.
The board meeting descended into a malclamary once the details of the hostile takeover were leaked.
businessThe board meeting descended into a malclamary once the details of the hostile takeover were leaked.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a malclamary of voices
a malclamary of voices
to stir a malclamary
to stir a malclamary
silence the malclamary
silence the malclamary
Often Confused With
Clamor is any loud noise or shouting, whereas malclamary specifically implies a malicious or ill-timed outcry.
Calamity refers to a disaster or event causing great distress, while malclamary refers to the noise or protest itself.
Usage Notes
This word is typically found in high-level literary contexts or specialized linguistic tests. It carries a heavy negative connotation regarding the intent of those making the noise.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use this word to describe general loud music or happy noise, but it should only be used for negative, disruptive vocalizations.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mal' (bad) + 'clam' (shout, as in clamor). A 'mal-clamary' is a 'bad shout'.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'malus' (bad) and 'clamare' (to cry out).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
The senator's attempt to speak was drowned out by a ______ from the back of the room.
Correct!
The correct answer is: malclamary
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