hoo-ha

or hoo-hah

[ noun hoo-hah; interjection hoo-hah ]

noun

1. an uproarious commotion.

interjection

1. (used to express mock surprise or excitement.)

hoo-ha

/ ˈhuːˌhɑː /

noun

1. a noisy commotion or fuss

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoo-ha¹

1930–35; probably < Yiddish hu-ha to-do, uproar, exclamation of surprise; compare Polish hu-ha exclamation of joy

Word History and Origins

Origin of hoo-ha¹

C20: of unknown origin

Example Sentences

"There was a great big hoo-ha about it because most of the London trade who deal with modern British art flew in to see it and make bids," he said.

From BBC

The questions spiral from there and go even to one seldom asked around Olympics: Why all this big hoo-ha over hoarding medals, anyway?

From Washington Post

After all the hoo-ha and costs involved in creating the contact-tracing apps last year, you might think that a very brave decision.

From BBC

Many Republicans treat precautions as knock-kneed liberal hoo-ha.

From Fox News

"It's a long way from smelling your hair to grabbing your hoo-ha. I mean, let's tell the truth," Behar said.

From Fox News