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hubbub

[ˈhʌbʌb]

hubbub Definition

  • 1a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people
  • 2a loud and confused noise

Using hubbub: Examples

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

  • Example

    The hubbub of the city was overwhelming.

  • Example

    The children's hubbub made it difficult to concentrate.

  • Example

    The hubbub died down when the speaker began to talk.

  • Example

    The hubbub of the party could be heard from outside.

hubbub Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hubbub

  • to create a noisy disturbance or commotion

    Example

    The protesters made a hubbub outside the courthouse.

  • in a state of confusion or chaos

    Example

    The office was in a hubbub after the announcement of layoffs.

  • a place where there is a lot of noise and activity

    Example

    The market was the hub of hubbub in the town.

Origins of hubbub

from Middle English 'hob hubbe', meaning 'a bustling to and fro'

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Summary: hubbub in Brief

'Hubbub' [ˈhʌbʌb] refers to a chaotic din caused by a crowd of people or a loud and confused noise. It can make it difficult to concentrate, as in 'The children's hubbub made it difficult to concentrate.' The term extends into phrases like 'make a hubbub,' and 'in a hubbub,' denoting a noisy disturbance or confusion.