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Definition of hoopla

hoopla

/ˈhuːp.lɑː/
hoop · la
Plural:hooplas
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hoopla Lexical Profile

hoopla Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Excited commotion, bustle, or extravagant publicity surrounding an event or topic, often viewed as excessive or unnecessary.

Example

"Despite all the media hoopla surrounding the film's premiere, critics found the plot rather ordinary."

2

British A traditional fairground game in which players attempt to win prizes by tossing rings over them.

Example

"The children spent most of their pocket money trying to win a stuffed bear at the hoopla stall."

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• Nearby Words

hoop
hoop snake
hooper
hoopla
hooplike
hoopoe
hoops

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 19th century from the French exclamation houp-là, used by coachmen and circus performers to accompany a sudden movement or leap.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hoopla. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hoopla
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