hoo-ha

American  

[hoo-hah, hoo-hah] / ˈhuˌhɑ, ˌhuˈhɑ /

Or hoo-hah

noun

1. an uproarious commotion.

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interjection

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

hoo-ha British  

/ ˈhuːˌhɑː /

noun

1. a noisy commotion or fuss

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Etymology

Origin of hoo-ha

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

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

“It’s a bunch of hoo-ha,” said Cynthia Shell, 53, a hospice nurse who lives in the nearby town of Senoia.

From Los Angeles Times

“I don’t know, all that dye on your hoo-ha really freaks me out,” Davis said, laughing.

From Fox News