Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurly-burly
noun
/ˈhɜːrli ˈbɜːrli/
Definition
A state of confusion or uproar.
Examples
- During the hurly-burly of the festival, it was hard to hear anyone speak.
- The children ran around the playground in a hurly-burly of laughter and shouts.
Meaning
Hurly-burly refers to a chaotic situation filled with noise and activity, often characterized by disorder and commotion.
Synonyms
- commotion
- turmoil
- chaos
- uproar
