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- [noun hoo-hah; interjection hoo-hah]
- /noun ˈhuˌhɑ; interjection ˌhuˈhɑ/
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- [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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms 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
Top questions with hoohah
- what is a hoohah?