Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hue-and-cry

noun

/hjuː ənd kraɪ/

Definition

A public outcry or uproar; a loud expression of public discontent or excitement.

Examples

After the scandal broke, there was a hue-and-cry from the community demanding justice.
The hue-and-cry over the proposed law led to widespread protests in the city.
When the missing child was reported, a hue-and-cry went up, and citizens organized a search party.

Meaning

The term refers to a situation where people publicly express their outrage or protest, often in response to a perceived injustice or a crime. It can also denote the act of raising an alarm, particularly when someone is pursuing a suspect or a criminal.