brouhaha
gb/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/ us/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
C1
Englisch
felfordulás, felhajtás, hűhó
NOMEN
C1
1
felfordulás
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often misspelled; it is one word (not *broo ha ha*). It usually refers to noise/confusion, not physical fighting.
Bedeutung
noisy confusion and commotion
Wortverbindungen
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
Synonyme
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.)
Antonyme
calm (A quiet, controlled situation with no disturbance.)
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quiet (Lack of noise or commotion.)
Themen
daily_life
|social_life
|communication
Definition
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.
NOMEN
C1
2
felhajtás
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
Not the same as a formal 'debate'; it suggests a noisy, emotional reaction rather than careful discussion.
Bedeutung
public outcry or controversy
Wortverbindungen
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
Synonyme
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.)
Antonyme
acceptance (Little or no criticism or public upset.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than dispute.)
Themen
media
|politics
|communication
Definition
strong public reaction and argument
A lot of public excitement, argument, or criticism about an issue, especially in the news or online.
NOMEN
C1
3
hűhó
B2
Verwendungsmuster:
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.
Beispiele für Lernende
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.
Häufiger Fehler:
Often used with the idea that the reaction is bigger than it should be; it can imply mild criticism of the fuss.
Bedeutung
a lot of fuss about something
Wortverbindungen
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
Synonyme
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.)
Antonyme
nonissue (Something treated as not important.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or reaction.)
Themen
daily_life
|emotions
|communication
Definition
too much excitement about something small
An exaggerated or unnecessary reaction, with lots of talk and excitement, especially about something not very important.
Grammatik
Grundform
brouhaha
IPA
GB/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
US/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
Silben & Betonung
brouhaha (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (brouhaha)
Wortformen
Noun
- Base: brouhaha
- Plural: brouhahas
Wortfamilie
Forms
brouhahas
noun
Ausdrücke
cause a brouhaha
1/kˈɔz ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
lead to public upset
to make people react loudly
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- 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
Beispiele
- 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.
Beispiele für Lernende
- She stirred up a brouhaha online.