make waves From WikiWord, the free dictionary 🔊 listen English Contents DefinitionsRelated wordsReferences DefinitionsverbTo cause a disturbance.To upset the status quo. Related wordsSynonymsrock the boatmake a splashcause a stirstir the potcook up a stormruffle some featherstroubleundulateplay havockick upbubblewavestir upbillowroilwelter References Wiktionary — make waves Wikipedia — make waves