noun

hullabaloo

huh-luh-buh-LOO

Hullabaloo (noun) means a loud commotion or uproar, often over something minor. Example: “There was a huge hullabaloo when the store ran out of the new phone.”

noun

A loud commotion or uproar, often over something minor.

"There was a huge hullabaloo when the store ran out of the new phone."

"What's all this hullabaloo about?"

How to use hullabaloo

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA big fuss or noisy commotion, usually about something that doesn't really deserve it.

When to use it

Informal and a little old-fashioned or playful in tone.

Word forms

hullabalooed past tense, hullabaloos plural, hullabaloos singular

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Etymology

Possibly a playful, rhyming combination of old words used as greetings or hunting calls, similar to "hello" and "halloo."

Synonyms

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excitement turmoil agitation upheaval

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Rhymes for hullabaloo

oo too moo poo loo foo doo boo woo roo coo goo

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hullabaloo” mean?

The word “hullabaloo” means a loud commotion or uproar, often over something minor. In plain terms, a big fuss or noisy commotion, usually about something that doesn't really deserve it.

How do you pronounce “hullabaloo”?

“Hullabaloo” is pronounced huh-luh-buh-LOO (/ˌhʌləbəˈlu/ in IPA).

How do you use “hullabaloo” in a sentence?

Here is “hullabaloo” used in a sentence: “There was a huge hullabaloo when the store ran out of the new phone.”

What part of speech is “hullabaloo”?

“Hullabaloo” is a noun.

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