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Definition of hullabaloo

hullabaloo

/ˌhʌl.ə.bəˈluː/
hul · la · ba · loo
Plural:hullabaloos
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hullabaloo Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A loud, confused noise, uproar, or public commotion, especially one caused by excited protest or exaggerated fuss.

Example

"The sudden announcement of the fare increase caused a huge hullabaloo among daily commuters."

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• Rhymes for hullabaloo

• Nearby Words

hulky
hull
hullaballoo
hullabaloo
hum
human
humana

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the mid-18th century in Scottish and northern English dialects, this word arose as a rhyming reduplication of the hunting cry "hallo" or "hulloo," used to urge on hounds or call attention.

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