Storth

A storth is a term, primarily of Scottish and Northern English dialect origin, referring to a disturbance or commotion, often involving noise or agitation. It can also describe a sudden shock or start, physically or emotionally. While the word is now relatively uncommon in general usage, it persists in some regional dialects and literature. The intensity of a storth can vary, ranging from a minor ruffle or flurry to a more significant and unsettling disruption. In some contexts, it can also imply a state of disarray or confusion following an event. The word is related etymologically to the verb "to startle."