Definition

Adjective/Adverb (descriptive phrase): - To make a loud, chaotic, and unpleasant noise; to clamor; to raise a hullabaloo. This phrase describes a noisy, disorderly, and often irritating uproar, typically involving shouting, crying, or arguing in a disruptive manner. It implies a lack of control and an unpleasant quality to the sound.

Usage Examples

• (The child cried lustily/raised a hullabaloo in the supermarket.)
• (They argued noisily and chaotically for a whole hour.)
• (Raising a hullabaloo to conceal one's mistakes is ineffective.)

Advanced Usage

• The phrase is often used to criticize behavior that is not only loud but also emotionally manipulative or intended to distract from the real issue, such as creating a scene to avoid blame.

Variants and Related Words

• Ồn ào (adj/noise): noisy, loud. This is a more general, neutral term for noise, whereas "bù lu bù loa" carries a stronger negative connotation of chaos and irritation.
• Hỗn loạn (adj): chaotic, disorderly. Refers to general disorder, not specifically noise.
• La lối (v): to yell, to shout. Focuses on the act of shouting itself.

Synonyms

• To clamor: to shout loudly and insistently.
• To make a racket/uproar: to make a lot of loud, unpleasant noise.
• To raise a hullabaloo: to create a noisy disturbance or fuss.

Related Idioms

• Làm to chuyện: to make a big deal out of something, to exaggerate an issue. This shares the concept of creating a disruptive fuss, though not exclusively about noise.
• Khóc to hơn khóc đòi: to cry louder than the bereaved (to pretend to be more upset than those truly affected). This idiom relates to the insincere or exaggerated display often implied by "bù lu bù loa."

1. To raise a hullabaloo
   • bù lu bù loa để lấp liếm lỗi lầm
     to raise a hullabaloo to conceal one's mistakes
   • khóc bù lu bù loa
     to cry lustily