brouhaha

[broo-hah-hah]

brouhaha Definition

• 1. an overexcited reaction or response to something
• 2. a 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

• commotion
• uproar
• fuss
• hubbub
• clamor

Phrases with brouhaha

• make a brouhaha

  to create a noisy and overexcited reaction to something

  Example

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

• brouhaha over nothing

  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.

• political brouhaha

  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.'