hooley
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of hooley
C19: perhaps from Hindi holi , a festival in honour of Krishna
Example Sentences
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For example, on Aug. 29, he began the game by nailing Tampa Bay’s Gerald Williams, which touched off a considerable hooley.
From Slate ● Mar. 22, 2016
When he was but a baby brigand in the employ of the University of Pittsburgh, Calipari's recruiting tactics very nearly incited a general hooley at the Big East's annual meeting.
From Slate ● Mar. 16, 2010
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