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Synonyms for brouhaha


Grammar : Noun
Spell : broo-hah-hah, broo-hah-hah, broo-hah-hah
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbru hɑˌhɑ, ˌbru hɑˈhɑ, bruˈhɑ hɑ



Définition of brouhaha

Origin :
  • 1890, from French brouhaha (1550s), said by Gamillscheg to have been, in medieval theater, "the cry of the devil disguised as clergy." Perhaps from Hebrew barukh habba' "blessed be the one who comes," used on public occasions (cf. Psalm 118).
  • noun uproar
Example sentences :
  • From afar the rumors of revelry, the brouhaha of a mad population, saluted his deaf ears, the distant music of lutes and viols.
  • Extract from : « Dreamers of the Ghetto » by I. Zangwill
  • It was then I realized the Chief was still sitting in his chair, where he had been when the brouhaha started.
  • Extract from : « Arm of the Law » by Harry Harrison

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