hoo-hah

Definitions of hoo-hah
  1. noun
    a disorderly outburst or tumult
    synonyms: commotion, disruption, disturbance, flutter, hoo-ha, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do
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    convulsion, turmoil, upheaval
    a violent disturbance
    earthquake
    a disturbance that is extremely disruptive
    incident
    a public disturbance
    splash, stir
    a prominent or sensational but short-lived news event
    maelstrom, storm, tempest
    a violent commotion or disturbance
    storm center, storm centre
    a center of trouble or disturbance
    garboil, tumult, tumultuousness, uproar, zoo
    a state of commotion and noise and confusion
    combustion
    a state of violent disturbance and excitement
    type of:
    disorder
    a disturbance of the peace or of public order
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