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- [huhb-uhb]
- /ˈhʌb ʌb/
- /ˈhʌb.ʌb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [huhb-uhb]
- /ˈhʌb ʌb/
Definitions of hubbub word
- noun hubbub a loud, confused noise, as of many voices: There was quite a hubbub in the auditorium after the announcement. 1
- noun hubbub tumult; uproar. 1
- noun hubbub A chaotic din caused by a crowd of people. 1
- noun hubbub commotion, disturbance 1
- variable noun hubbub A hubbub is a noise made by a lot of people all talking or shouting at the same time. 0
- singular noun hubbub You can describe a situation where there is great confusion or excitement as a hubbub. 0
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Origin of hubbub
First appearance:
before 1545 One of the 30% oldest English words
1545-55; apparently of Irish orig.; akin to Scots Gaelic cry ubub! (reduplication of ub!) expressing aversion or contempt
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Parts of speech for Hubbub
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hubbub popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hubbub
noun hubbub
- fuss — an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby.
- tumult — violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech.
- ruckus — a noisy commotion; fracas; rumpus: The losers are sure to raise a ruckus.
- uproar — a state of violent and noisy disturbance, as of a multitude; turmoil.
- hue and cry — Early English Law. the pursuit of a felon or an offender with loud outcries or clamor to give an alarm.
Antonyms for hubbub
noun hubbub
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
- order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- harmony — agreement; accord; harmonious relations.
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