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hubbub Definition

hub·bub (hubbub′, hu-)

noun

a confused sound of many voices; uproar; tumult

Etymology: prob. < Celt, as in Gael ubub, exclamation of aversion

hubbub Synonyms

hubbub

n.

din, tumult, uproar, commotion; see confusion 2, noise, uproar. See syn. study at noise.

hubbub Usage Examples

Preposition: of

  • conversation: Some 35 plus residents viewed the plans amidst an excited hubbub of conversation and discussion.
  • city: At last away from the hubbub of the city to the peace of the country - no more roads - no more vehicles.
  • life: Set down a winding farm track the cottage is a tranquil hideaway from the hubbub of modern day life.
  • activity: There is not a great hubbub of activity about what should happen next.
  • voice: Over a deafening hubbub of voices you're managing to listen to the interesting words of the person you're chatting to.
  • place: In among the hubbub of a busy market place there nestles a shop with unique, individual clothing that is both fashionable and ethical.

Converse of object

  • escape: Ideal for a gentle stroll with little ones to escape the town hubbub.
  • quieten: In prayer we quieten the hubbub of the day and hear a deeper part of ourselves instead.
  • deafen: Over a deafening hubbub of voices you're managing to listen to the interesting words of the person you're chatting to.
  • ensue: In the ensuing hubbub, the clearest voice I could hear was asking, " what's VHS?

Adjective modifier

  • general: Week Beginning Sunday 8th January 2006 The general hubbub could be almost too much for you on Monday.
  • gentle: And that's the immaculate decor, the secluded corners and the gentle hubbub of voices for starters.
  • normal: It also provided a calmer environment than the normal busy hubbub of hospital activity.

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