hoo-ha
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9.6
- noun
- /huː hɑː/
- Informal
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- Can I assume this is a local fundraiser and you're not gonna be making too big a hoo-ha out of it?
I really believe that the that the whole Hoo ha about all of this is part of a major strategic deception campaign.
- I really believe that the that the whole Hoo ha about all of this is part of a major strategic deception campaign.
Examples
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I can't believe there's so much hoo-ha about a small mistake in the report.
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I just can't see why there would be such a big hoo-ha about such a small change.
Blog text (9) -
- No big hoo-ha, though, OK?
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Well, I suppose we did promise it wouldn't be a big hoo-ha.
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Judging by the national hoo-ha around the event, the investment has paid off handsomely.
Academic text (2010) -
Amy checked her just before you started blaring your horn, but it's not recorded because we haven't had time, not with all the hoo-ha going on.
Fiction book (1996) -
With all the hoo-ha about the Shades of Gray books (I haven't read them, and probably won't), this book follows alongside that style.
Blog text (26) -
Yes, I suppose you're right, and given all the hoo-ha about the in-group mentality exposed in the CRU emails and its potential to increase subconscious bias, I think in this case I prefer the blind algorithm, even if it does occasionally spit out an odd result!
Blog text (22) -
The celebrity caused a lot of hoo-ha when she arrived late to the event.
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There was unnecessary hoo-ha over the minor changes in the policy.
Synonyms
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7.0
A noisy fuss about something not important
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1.5
A lot of worry or complaint about something small
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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3.7
A noisy event in a public place that bothers other people
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8.8
A small noisy fuss when people disagree
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7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
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4.9
A short sudden commotion in a group
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9.6
A noisy, confused situation with many people and activity
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9.4
A noisy fuss that causes excitement and arguments
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9.9
A noisy disturbance among people in one place
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9.9
A loud, unnecessary fuss about something unimportant
A loud, lively gathering with dancing and cheering
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Etymology
The word hoo-ha probably comes from the short exclamations 'hoo' and 'ha', like people making loud, surprised noises, so it feels like an imitation of noise. That's why a hoo-ha means a noisy fuss or unnecessary commotion, much like a hubbub or hullabaloo.