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hoohah

hoo-ha
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun hoo-hah; interjection hoo-hah]
    • /noun ˈhuˌhɑ; interjection ˌhuˈhɑ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun hoo-hah; interjection hoo-hah]
    • /noun ˈhuˌhɑ; interjection ˌhuˈhɑ/

Definition of hoohah word

  • noun hoohah an uproarious commotion. 1

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Origin of hoohah

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; probably < Yiddish hu-ha to-do, uproar, exclamation of surprise; compare Polish hu-ha exclamation of joy

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Parts of speech for Hoohah

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hoohah popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hoohah usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hoohah

noun hoohah

  • bomb — A bomb is a device which explodes and damages or destroys a large area.
  • phenomenon — a fact, occurrence, or circumstance observed or observable: to study the phenomena of nature.
  • agitation — If someone is in a state of agitation, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
  • stunner — a person or thing that stuns.
  • scandal — a disgraceful or discreditable action, circumstance, etc.

Antonyms for hoohah

noun hoohah

  • calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
  • calmness — without rough motion; still or nearly still: a calm sea.
  • peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.

Top questions with hoohah

  • what is a hoohah?

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