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Brouhaha: meaning, definitions and examples

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brouhaha

 

[ ˈbruːhɑːhɑː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

public dispute

A brouhaha refers to a noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something, often involving public uproar or controversy. It can be used to describe a situation where there is much ado about something that might not warrant such intensity. Typically, a brouhaha arises from misunderstandings, exaggerated claims, or differing opinions leading to a heated discussion or dispute. In essence, it's a term for melodrama or fuss surrounding an event or occurrence.

Synonyms

commotion, fuss, hubbub, stir, uproar

Examples of usage

  • The political debate turned into a brouhaha.
  • There was a huge brouhaha over the new policy changes.
  • Her comments at the meeting caused a real brouhaha.
  • The celebrity's tweet created a social media brouhaha.

Translations

Translations of the word "brouhaha" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alvoroço

🇮🇳 अफरातफरी

🇩🇪 Aufregung

🇮🇩 keributan

🇺🇦 галас

🇵🇱 zamieszanie

🇯🇵 騒動

🇫🇷 bruit

🇪🇸 alboroto

🇹🇷 gürültü

🇰🇷 소란

🇸🇦 ضجيج

🇨🇿 rozruch

🇸🇰 zmetok

🇨🇳 喧闹

🇸🇮 vihar

🇮🇸 gargandi

🇰🇿 шу

🇬🇪 ხმაური

🇦🇿 təşviq

🇲🇽 alboroto

Etymology

The word 'brouhaha' has an interesting etymology that traces back to the 19th century. It is believed to have originated from the French term 'brouhaha', which was used to describe an uproar or tumult, possibly derived from a Hebrew phrase 'barukh habba' meaning 'blessed is he who comes'. The adoption of 'brouhaha' into English likely took place in the late 1800s, initially appearing in literary works and gradually becoming common vernacular. The term often implies a level of absurdity or frivolity, as it denotes a fuss that may seem disproportionate to the issue at hand. Over the years, 'brouhaha' has maintained its colorful and dramatic connotation, often used in media and everyday conversation to describe situations of public commotion, argumentation, or sensationalized discussion.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,108, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.