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Definition of hubbub

hubbub

/ˈhʌb.ʌb/
hub · bub
Plural:hubbubs
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• noun

1

A chaotic din or loud, confused noise caused by a multitude of voices speaking or shouting at the same time.

Example

"Once the principal stepped onto the stage, the loud hubbub in the auditorium quickly died down."

2

A busy, chaotic situation full of activity, confusion, or public excitement.

Example

"They decided to move to a quiet village to escape the constant hubbub of city life."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the mid-16th century, this word is of Irish origin, likely derived from a Gaelic outcry such as 'abu' (meaning 'to victory') or the Scottish Gaelic exclamation 'ub-ub', used to express contempt or rally warriors.

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