hullabaloo
/,hʌləbə'lu:s/
Definition
Noun: 1. A loud, confused noise; a great disturbance or uproar, often caused by excitement, protest, or strong emotion. It refers to a state of commotion characterized by shouting, clamor, or general tumult.
Usage
The word "hullabaloo" is used to describe a noisy and chaotic situation. It often implies that the noise or disturbance is excessive, unnecessary, or caused by a fuss over something. It is a somewhat informal and vivid term.
Examples
- There was a tremendous hullabaloo from the stadium when the winning goal was scored.
- The new policy caused quite a hullabaloo among the residents, who gathered to protest.
- What's all the hullabaloo about? Can everyone please calm down?
Advanced Usage
- "To make/raise/kick up a hullabaloo": This is a common collocation meaning to create a big fuss or noisy protest about something.
- The fans raised a hullabaloo when the controversial decision was made by the referee.
Variants and Related Words
- Hullaballoo: An alternative, less common spelling of the same word.
Synonyms
- Uproar: A state of loud, confused noise, especially from a crowd.
- Commotion: A state of confused and noisy disturbance.
- Ruckus: (Informal) A noisy disturbance or commotion.
- Furor: An outbreak of public excitement or anger.
- Clamor: A loud and confused noise, especially from people shouting.
Antonyms
- Silence: Complete absence of sound.
- Calm: The state of being peaceful and quiet.
- Peace: Freedom from disturbance; tranquility.
- Quiet: Making little or no noise.
Idioms and Phrases
- "Much ado about nothing" / "A lot of fuss about nothing": These phrases convey a similar idea to "hullabaloo," suggesting a great deal of excitement or anger over an unimportant issue. While not containing the word "hullabaloo," they are conceptually related idioms.
- All that hullabaloo over a minor typo was much ado about nothing.
Noun
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disturbance usually in protest
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