brouhaha

[broo-hah-hah]

brouhaha Definition

  • 1an overexcited reaction or response to something
  • 2a noisy and overexcited reaction by many people to something

Using brouhaha: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "brouhaha" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The brouhaha over the new policy lasted for weeks.

  • Example

    The announcement caused a brouhaha among the fans.

  • Example

    The media created a brouhaha over the celebrity's tweet.

brouhaha Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for brouhaha

Phrases with brouhaha

  • to create a noisy and overexcited reaction to something

    Example

    The politician's statement made a brouhaha among the press.

  • a situation where there is a lot of noise and excitement about something that is not important

    Example

    The whole brouhaha over the dress code was really over nothing.

  • a noisy and overexcited reaction by many people to a political issue

    Example

    The tax reform proposal caused a political brouhaha in the parliament.

Origins of brouhaha

from French 'brouhaha', imitative of the sound of voices

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Summary: brouhaha in Brief

'Brouhaha' [broo-hah-hah] refers to an overexcited reaction or response to something, often characterized by a noisy and chaotic uproar. It can be used to describe situations ranging from political issues to trivial matters, as in 'The whole brouhaha over the dress code was really over nothing.' Synonyms include 'commotion,' 'uproar,' and 'fuss.'