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hullabaloo

[ˌhʌl.ə.bəˈluː]

hullabaloo Definition

a commotion or fuss, especially one caused by conflicting views.

Using hullabaloo: Examples

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

  • Example

    There was a great hullabaloo when the company announced layoffs.

  • Example

    The new policy caused a hullabaloo among employees.

  • Example

    The children made a hullabaloo when they saw the clown.

  • Example

    The hullabaloo over the election results lasted for weeks.

hullabaloo Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hullabaloo

  • to cause a commotion or uproar

    Example

    The protesters made a hullabaloo outside the courthouse.

  • to cause a great deal of noise or commotion

    Example

    The neighbors kicked up a hullabaloo about the loud music.

  • a situation where there is a lot of fuss or commotion about something that is not important

    Example

    The media made a hullabaloo over nothing when they reported on the celebrity's new haircut.

Origins of hullabaloo

originally Scottish, from 'hulla' meaning 'commotion' and 'baloo' meaning 'noise'

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Summary: hullabaloo in Brief

'Hullabaloo' [ˌhʌl.ə.bəˈluː] refers to a commotion or fuss, often caused by conflicting views. It can be used in various contexts, such as protests, policies, and elections. Phrases like 'make a hullabaloo' and 'kick up a hullabaloo' describe causing a commotion, while 'hullabaloo over nothing' refers to a situation where there is a lot of fuss about something unimportant.

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