noun
hubbub
HUH-buhb
Hubbub (noun) means a loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people talking or shouting at once; an uproar. Example: “There was a hubbub in the hallway as the exam results were posted.”
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A loud, confused noise made by a crowd of people talking or shouting at once; an uproar.
"There was a hubbub in the hallway as the exam results were posted."
"Amid the hubbub of the market, she could barely hear her own thoughts."
How to use hubbub
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA noisy commotion made by a crowd — chatter, shouting, and general noise all at once.
Common pairings
a hubbub of voices
cause a hubbub
amid the hubbub
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Word forms
- Plural
- hubbubs
- Third person singular
- hubbubs
- Past tense
- hubbubbed, hubbubed
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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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Frequently asked questions
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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