also kerfuffle
mass confusion of slapstick variety

I heard this word being used in an NHL hockey game. The commentator had indicated that the participents had taken part in a kafuffle. To me it meant a minor or meaningless tussle or fight of no consequence.

Something that takes a lot of organising and causes an issue.

a screw-up, a SNAFU or confrontation or altercation

When a task is troublesome or involves tedious work, it is referred to as a kafuffle.

Contrary to other entries this has zero to do with Little Britain. Its just slang for "Much to do about nothing" and creeps up in every day conversations all the time, its been around long before Little Britain.

Used a lot in 'Little Britain', brilliant sitcom starring David Walliams and Matt Lucas.
Lou looks after Andy, who's in a wheelchair, but does he really need it?