commotion UK /kəˈməʊ.ʃən/US /kəˈmoʊ.ʃən/ noun3 •A state of turbulent motion. •An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion. — 1834 •(euphemistic) Sexual excitement.and now, glancing my eyes towards that part of his dress which cover'd the essential object of enjoyment, I plainly discover'd the swell and commotion there — 1749 formscommotions