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- First used between 1150–1200.
- From Latin literally meaning “I believe.” Cf. credible.
- The first word of the Apostles’ and Nicene Creeds in Latin: “Credo in Deum Patrem omnipotentem, Creatorem caeli et terrae…”
EXAMPLES OF CREDO
- The company’s credo, “customer first,” guides every decision they make.
- She lived by the credo that hard work and perseverance would lead to success.
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hullabaloo
noun
a clamorous noise or disturbance; uproar
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- First used between 1750–60.
- Apparently a variant of haloobaloo, rhyming compound based on Scots baloo lullaby.
EXAMPLES OF HULLABALOO
- The hullabaloo in the marketplace made it difficult to hear the vendor’s offer.
- There was a huge hullabaloo in the office when everyone found out about the surprise bonuses.
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