tapager

Senses

1. 1.

   to make a fuss; to create a commotion

   to make noise, cause a disturbance, or behave rowdily

2. 2.

   to spread rumors or gossip

   to talk about something loudly or indiscreetly; to publicize

Examples

• "Les enfants ne cessent de tapager dans la maison."

  The children won't stop making a fuss in the house.

• "Il a tapagé sur tous les toits sa récente promotion."

  He spread the word loudly everywhere about his recent promotion.

• "Cette affaire a été trop tapagée par la presse."

  This matter was too sensationalized by the press.

Usage

Tapager is somewhat literary or formal; it conveys both the sense of creating noise/disturbance and of making something public knowledge in a showy manner. Related noun: tapage (commotion, fuss, scandal).