brouhaha — a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's new pineapple pizza caused such a brouhaha that the chef had to issue a public apology.
- There was a brouhaha at the library when someone's phone rang during the silent reading hour.
- The announcement of the new dress code created a brouhaha among the employees.
brouhaha
NOUN[/ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/]
a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something
While the town hall meeting began in total silence, a tiny disagreement quickly exploded into a massive, screaming brouhaha.
BROU(brewing) + HAHA(loud noise) — by BROU(brewing) up trouble and shouting HAHA(loudly), the drunken pirates created a massive brouhaha in the tavern.
Shouting "aha" when he found the lost chihuahua, the man was instantly bitten, starting a massive brouhaha in the pet store.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 19th century French, originally an onomatopoeia 'brou-ha-ha!' used in theater when devils or witches appeared on stage. The exclamation representing audience's frightened reactions gradually evolved to mean 'commotion' or 'uproar.'
Breakdown
brou-ha-ha (French theatrical exclamation imitating sounds of fear and excitement)
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant's new pineapple pizza caused such a brouhaha that the chef had to issue a public apology.”
“There was a brouhaha at the library when someone's phone rang during the silent reading hour.”
“The announcement of the new dress code created a brouhaha among the employees.”
“Despite all the brouhaha, the movie turned out to be quite ordinary.”
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