Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brouhaha
noun
broo-hah-hah
Definition
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something, often resulting in confusion or uproar.
Examples
- The cancellation of the concert caused quite a brouhaha among fans.
- There was a brouhaha over the new policy changes at the office.
- The politician’s remarks sparked a brouhaha that dominated the news cycle.
Meaning
Brouhaha refers to a situation where there is a lot of fuss or commotion, usually in response to something that may not warrant such intense reaction.
Synonyms
- commotion
- uproar
- hubbub
- furore
