Stramash
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A stramash chiefly Scottish : disturbance, racket, crash, smashup
Pronunciation:
\strə-ˈmash\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
origin unknown
Date:
1803
Also associated in football (commonly known as a "goalmouth scramble") is an example of footballing jargon. It refers to an incident where there are several players in the 6-yard box, either trying to force the ball into the goal or to get the ball safely up the park. It appears to be very messy, but is in reality one of the most entertaining aspects of the game. The phrase was used by Scottish football commentator Arthur Montford.
