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/
Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 과도하게 흥분한 반응이나 소동, 대소동
Korean pronunciation: **브루**하하
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
시끄럽고 과도하게 흥분한 반응이나 소동, 대소동
Brew goes 'HA-HA!' — what a noisy brouhaha!
🎤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.'
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📝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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