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Noun — A loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people talking or shouting at once; an uproar.

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How to use hubbub

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a hubbub of voices cause a hubbub amid the hubbub

Etymology

Likely borrowed from an old Irish or Scottish Gaelic battle-cry or shout, which came to describe any loud, confused noise of a crowd.

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What does “hubbub” mean?

The word “hubbub” means a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people talking or shouting at once; an uproar. In plain terms, a noisy commotion made by a crowd — chatter, shouting, and general noise all at once.

How do you pronounce “hubbub”?

“Hubbub” is pronounced HUH-buhb (/ˈhʌbʌb/ in IPA).

How do you use “hubbub” in a sentence?

Here is “hubbub” used in a sentence: “There was a hubbub in the hallway as the exam results were posted.”

What part of speech is “hubbub”?

“Hubbub” is a noun.

Where does the word “hubbub” come from?

The word “hubbub” comes from Old Irish. Likely borrowed from an old Irish or Scottish Gaelic battle-cry or shout, which came to describe any loud, confused noise of a crowd.

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