hurly-burly
Americannoun
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of hurly-burly
1520–30; alteration of hurling ( and ) burling, rhyming phrase based on hurling in its (now obsolete) sense of tumult, uproar
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Dayton Daily News Dayton, Ohio No Hurly-Burly Sirs: I was looking for a little vacation property, found the most gorgeous views, inspiring air, and the most challenging society in the world.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Barlows’ summer place was called the Hurly-Burly, and as Nan and Patty both knew, the name described the house extremely well.
From Patty's Summer Days by Wells, Carolyn
"I had the time of my life down at the Hurly-Burly last summer."
From Patty at Home by Wells, Carolyn
She was clever at the games, and owing to her practice at the Hurly-Burly, she could row as well as any boy.
From Patty Fairfield by Wells, Carolyn
His eyes followed her closely all the time, from end to end of her swing; and that was how he contrived to be looking away at the precise moment when Hurly-Burly let down the trapeze.
From The Youngest Girl in the School by Sharp, Evelyn
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