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Hullabaloo

usgb/ˌhʌləbəˈluː/Volume
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Noise and Activity

Hullabaloo often implies both loud sounds and busy movement, like in a crowded event.

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The kids created such a hullabaloo playing tag in the garden.
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Informal Situations

Use 'hullabaloo' in casual conversation; it's not typically used in formal writing or speech.

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There was a bit of a hullabaloo at the family barbecue yesterday.
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Unexpected Events

'Hullabaloo' is often related to unexpected situations causing excitement or disturbance.

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All the hullabaloo was caused by a squirrel entering the classroom.
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