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

But it’s not exactly a departure: Once again two teens fall for each other amid supernatural hoo-ha, and once again it’s set against a backdrop of swooning, Instagram-ready beauty.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2020

“For all the carry on and hoo-ha you hear from the United States, it actually has the lowest rates of concussion of any of these sports,” he said.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2019

In case you missed all the hoo-ha on Thursday about what's in the book, here's a reminder of 11 of the more eye-catching revelations/claims.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2018

One need only think back to this summer’s Ghostbusters reboot to recall a film in which science, reason and expensive technological breakthroughs triumph over mystical hoo-ha.

From The Guardian • Nov. 4, 2016

Mr. Taylor wound up calling my friend SJ's mom, Mrs. Friedman—an attorney—and she had to come bark a bunch of legal hoo-ha in the cops' faces before they'd undo the cuffs.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone