English
Etymology
Perhaps from Yiddish "hu-ha", an uproar or exclamation of surprise.
Pronunciation
audio|en-us-hoo-ha.ogg|Audio (US)
Noun
hoo-ha
#A fuss, uproar, commotion or stir; hype.
#:There was a big hoo-ha about it in the papers, and then the world completely forgot the matter.
Alternative spellings
hoohaa
hoohar
hoo-haa
hoo-har
Translations
Dutch: herrie f, drukte f, ophef m
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Category:Yiddish derivations
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