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Definitions

hullabaloo

[huhl-uh-buh-loo] / ˈhʌl ə bəˌlu /
NOUN
uproar
Synonyms
STRONG
bedlam brouhaha chaos clamor commotion confusion free-for-all furor fuss hassle hubbub mayhem melee noise pandemonium racket riot row ruckus to-do
WEAK
big scene hue and cry
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement calm harmony order organization peace quiet silence system

Example Sentences

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But no matter how obnoxious all of the hullabaloo was, it was a blessing in disguise.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2025

Just imagine the hullabaloo if Worrall is part of the England squad this time next year.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2024

But Robert’s absolutely right: Back then, I made a hell of a hullabaloo, and it seems he’s never forgotten it, which is hilarious.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 22, 2024

There’s even a leap second occasionally, but there’s no hullabaloo when that happens.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2024

Poor Wilbur was dazed and frightened by this hullabaloo.

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.