tohubohu

[ toh-hoo-boh-hoo ]

noun

1. chaos; disorder; confusion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tohubohu¹

First recorded in 1605–15; < Hebrew tōhū wā-bhōhū “unformed and empty” (hendiadys)

Example Sentences

The Rachel Rosenthal Company still presents stage work in her tradition through its performing arm, TOHUBOHU!

From New York Times