Hubbub

usgb/ˈhʌbʌb/
noun

A noisy situation or crowd, often because of arguing or confusion.

There was a lot of hubbub in the market as people haggled over prices.
Visual representation of "hubbub" - A noisy situation or crowd, often because of arguing or confusion.

Often appears as...

  • cause a hubbub
  • create a hubbub
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Visual representation of "hubbub"
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Lively Environments

Use 'hubbub' to describe the busy energy in places like markets or festivals, where multiple activities happen at once.

Illustration for Lively Environments
The hubbub of the carnival was invigorating.
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Chaotic Noise

'Hubbub' often implies a chaotic mix of sounds, like people talking simultaneously without clear organization.

Illustration for Chaotic Noise
The classroom was filled with the hubbub of excited students.
Visual representation of the word "Hubbub"

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