noun Uncommon

Hubble

HUH-buhl

Hubble (noun) means a loud commotion or uproar. Example: “The whole street was in a hubble after the fire alarm went off.”

noun

A loud commotion or uproar.

"The whole street was in a hubble after the fire alarm went off."

A messy heap or pile, especially of unfinished work.

"She stared at the hubble of paperwork on her desk and sighed."

A lump or bump.

"There was a small hubble under the wallpaper where it hadn't been smoothed flat."

How to use Hubble

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old, regional word for a mess, a lump, or an uproar — not related to the astronomer or space telescope of the same name.

Easily confused with

hobble → Hubble Space Telescope

Word forms

Hubbles plural, Hubbles plural, hubbles plural

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Etymology

An old dialect word of uncertain origin, likely related to "hobble" and other words describing something lumpy or disordered.

Rhymes for Hubble

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Hubble” mean?

The word “Hubble” means a loud commotion or uproar. In plain terms, an old, regional word for a mess, a lump, or an uproar — not related to the astronomer or space telescope of the same name.

How do you pronounce “Hubble”?

“Hubble” is pronounced HUH-buhl (/ˈhʌbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hubble” in a sentence?

Here is “Hubble” used in a sentence: “The whole street was in a hubble after the fire alarm went off.”

What part of speech is “Hubble”?

“Hubble” is a noun.

Is “Hubble” a common word?

“Hubble” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “Hubble” have?

“Hubble” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a loud commotion or uproar.