noun
hoopla
HOOP-lah
Hoopla (noun) means Excited fuss, commotion, or hype surrounding an event. Example: “Despite all the hoopla, the product launch was a letdown.”
noun
1
Excited fuss, commotion, or hype surrounding an event.
"Despite all the hoopla, the product launch was a letdown."
2
A carnival game where players toss rings to try to land them around pegs.
"The kids won a stuffed toy playing hoopla at the fair."
How to use hoopla
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNoisy excitement or hype, or a ring-toss carnival game.
Common pairings
all the hoopla
media hoopla
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Word forms
- Plural
- hooplas
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Etymology
From the French exclamation houp-là, roughly "upsy-daisy," first used in English around 1877.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “hoopla” mean?
The word “hoopla” means excited fuss, commotion, or hype surrounding an event. In plain terms, noisy excitement or hype, or a ring-toss carnival game.
How do you pronounce “hoopla”?
“Hoopla” is pronounced HOOP-lah (/ˈhuːplɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “hoopla” in a sentence?
Here is “hoopla” used in a sentence: “Despite all the hoopla, the product launch was a letdown.”
What part of speech is “hoopla”?
“Hoopla” is a noun.
Where does the word “hoopla” come from?
The word “hoopla” dates back to around 1877 and comes from French. From the French exclamation houp-là, roughly "upsy-daisy," first used in English around 1877.
How many meanings does “hoopla” have?
“Hoopla” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: excited fuss, commotion, or hype surrounding an event.
