brouhaha
gb/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/ us/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
C1
Английски
felfordulás, felhajtás, hűhó
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
1
felfordulás
B2
Модел на употреба:
a brouhaha (in/at/over/about [place/thing])
A brouhaha broke out in the lobby when the flight was suddenly canceled.
Nagy felfordulás tört ki az előcsarnokban, amikor hirtelen törölték a járatot.
I walked into the meeting room and found a complete brouhaha—everyone was talking at once.
Beléptem a tárgyalóba, és teljes felfordulás fogadott – mindenki egyszerre beszélt.
The teacher calmed the brouhaha and asked the class to sit down.
Примери за учащи
There was a brouhaha in the hall.
Felfordulás volt az előcsarnokban.
The brouhaha stopped when the manager arrived.
A felfordulás abbamaradt, amikor megérkezett a vezető.
Честа грешка:
Often misspelled; it is one word (not *broo ha ha*). It usually refers to noise/confusion, not physical fighting.
Значение
noisy confusion and commotion
Колокации
a big brouhaha
|a public brouhaha
|a sudden brouhaha
|a minor brouhaha
|an unnecessary brouhaha
|a brouhaha broke out
|a brouhaha erupted
|the brouhaha died down
|create a brouhaha
|cause a brouhaha
Синоними
commotion (More neutral and common; less playful in tone.)
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uproar (Often stronger and may suggest protest or shouting.)
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hullabaloo (More informal and often humorous.)
Антоними
calm (A quiet, controlled situation with no disturbance.)
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quiet (Lack of noise or commotion.)
Теми
daily_life
|social_life
|communication
Определение
a loud and confusing situation
A loud, noisy scene with a lot of confusion, excitement, or disorder, often caused by many people talking or reacting at once.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
2
felhajtás
B2
Модел на употреба:
a brouhaha over/about [issue/event]
The CEO’s remarks caused a brouhaha on social media.
A vezérigazgató megjegyzései nagy felhajtást kavartak a közösségi médiában.
There was a brief brouhaha over the new logo, but it faded after a few days.
Az új logó körül rövid ideig nagy felhajtás volt, de pár nap után elült.
The policy change sparked a brouhaha in the local press.
Примери за учащи
His tweet started a brouhaha online.
A tweetje nagy felhajtást keltett az interneten.
The brouhaha was all over the news.
A felhajtás minden híradásban téma volt.
Честа грешка:
Not the same as a formal 'debate'; it suggests a noisy, emotional reaction rather than careful discussion.
Значение
public outcry or controversy
Колокации
a media brouhaha
|a political brouhaha
|an online brouhaha
|spark a brouhaha
|trigger a brouhaha
|a brouhaha over comments
|a brouhaha about a decision
|the brouhaha on social media
|fuel the brouhaha
|a brouhaha erupted over
Синоними
outcry (Focuses on public anger or protest.)
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controversy (More neutral; can be long-lasting and less noisy.)
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kerfuffle (Often smaller and slightly humorous; usually less serious.)
Антоними
acceptance (Little or no criticism or public upset.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than dispute.)
Теми
media
|politics
|communication
Определение
strong public reaction and argument
A lot of public excitement, argument, or criticism about an issue, especially in the news or online.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
3
hűhó
B2
Модел на употреба:
a brouhaha over/about [minor thing]
Everyone made a brouhaha about the seating plan, but it didn’t really matter.
Mindenki nagy hűhót csapott az ültetési rend miatt, pedig igazából nem is számított.
The whole brouhaha was over a typo in the announcement.
Az egész hűhó egy elírás miatt volt a közleményben.
Let’s not turn this into a brouhaha—just fix the problem and move on.
Примери за учащи
Don’t make a brouhaha about it.
Ne csapj ekkora hűhót miatta.
It was a brouhaha over a small mistake.
Nagy hűhó volt egy kis hiba miatt.
Честа грешка:
Often used with the idea that the reaction is bigger than it should be; it can imply mild criticism of the fuss.
Значение
a lot of fuss about something
Колокации
a pointless brouhaha
|an unnecessary brouhaha
|a silly brouhaha
|all this brouhaha
|a brouhaha over nothing
|avoid a brouhaha
|make a brouhaha
|a small brouhaha
|a brief brouhaha
|ignore the brouhaha
Синоними
fuss (Very common; can be quieter and not necessarily public.)
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to-do (Often informal; emphasizes a commotion over a small matter.)
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stir (Informal; suggests excitement or trouble being created.)
Антоними
nonissue (Something treated as not important.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or reaction.)
Теми
daily_life
|emotions
|communication
Определение
too much excitement about something small
An exaggerated or unnecessary reaction, with lots of talk and excitement, especially about something not very important.
Граматика
Речникова форма
brouhaha
IPA
GB/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
US/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
Срички и ударение
brouhaha (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (brouhaha)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: brouhaha
- Plural: brouhahas
Семейство думи
Forms
brouhahas
noun
Изрази
cause a brouhaha
1/kˈɔz ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
lead to public upset
to make people react loudly
Примери
- The announcement caused a brouhaha among parents.
- A single photo caused a brouhaha online.
- His comments caused a brouhaha that the company struggled to contain.
Примери за учащи
- The new rule caused a brouhaha.
make a brouhaha (about/over [something])
1/mˈeɪk ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ əbˌaʊtˈoʊvɚ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
create a lot of fuss
to make too much noise about something
Примери
- He made a brouhaha about having to wait five minutes.
- Let’s not make a brouhaha over a simple misunderstanding.
- They made a huge brouhaha about the dress code change.
Примери за учащи
- Don’t make a brouhaha about it.
spark a brouhaha
1/spˈɑɹk ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
set off a controversy
to start a big public reaction
Примери
- The leaked email sparked a brouhaha in the department.
- A brief clip sparked a brouhaha on social media.
- The new ad campaign sparked a brouhaha almost immediately.
Примери за учащи
- The video sparked a brouhaha.
stir up a brouhaha
1/stˈɚ ˈʌp ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
provoke noisy reaction
to make trouble by creating a fuss
Примери
- He stirred up a brouhaha by sharing the rumor with reporters.
- Don’t stir up a brouhaha over a minor scheduling change.
- A few dramatic posts stirred up a brouhaha in the comments.
Примери за учащи
- She stirred up a brouhaha online.