hullabaloos

noun

Definition of hullabaloosnext
plural of hullabaloo
1
as in disturbances
a state of noisy, confused activity there was a lot of needless hullabaloo as the new millennium approached

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2
as in noises
a violent shouting there was such a hullabaloo in the room that he couldn't hear himself think

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  1. disturbances
  2. noises
  3. fun
Noun
  • The problem, then, is that generative AI knows how to write discourses perfectly without generating disturbances.
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Can a synthetic interviewee say the absurd is a very valuable element in generating disturbances in discourse?
    Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • The attic emits cooing noises at night.
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • As prey animals, they can be easily startled and stressed by the loud noises and fast, uncoordinated movements typical of excited kids.
    Lisa Bloch, The Mercury News, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • That sense of fun, and ego for its own sake, is the show’s go-to, with Pennette and company eschewing deeper meaning or morality in its cynical storytelling.
    Frank Rizzo, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The Envelope checks in with four actors who have showcased impressive potential — and a sense of fun — in this year’s awards contenders.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of fun
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Thesaurus Entries Near hullabaloos

hullabaloo

hullabaloos

hulled

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