brouhaha
gb/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/ us/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
C1
Αγγλικά
felfordulás, felhajtás, hűhó
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
1
felfordulás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Often misspelled; it is one word (not *broo ha ha*). It usually refers to noise/confusion, not physical fighting.
Σημασία
noisy confusion and commotion
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
calm (A quiet, controlled situation with no disturbance.)
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quiet (Lack of noise or commotion.)
Θέματα
daily_life
|social_life
|communication
Ορισμός
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.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
2
felhajtás
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Not the same as a formal 'debate'; it suggests a noisy, emotional reaction rather than careful discussion.
Σημασία
public outcry or controversy
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
acceptance (Little or no criticism or public upset.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than dispute.)
Θέματα
media
|politics
|communication
Ορισμός
strong public reaction and argument
A lot of public excitement, argument, or criticism about an issue, especially in the news or online.
ΟΥΣΙΑΣΤΙΚΌ
C1
3
hűhó
B2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
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.
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used with the idea that the reaction is bigger than it should be; it can imply mild criticism of the fuss.
Σημασία
a lot of fuss about something
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
nonissue (Something treated as not important.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or reaction.)
Θέματα
daily_life
|emotions
|communication
Ορισμός
too much excitement about something small
An exaggerated or unnecessary reaction, with lots of talk and excitement, especially about something not very important.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
brouhaha
IPA
GB/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
US/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
brouhaha (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (brouhaha)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: brouhaha
- Plural: brouhahas
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
brouhahas
noun
Εκφράσεις
cause a brouhaha
1/kˈɔz ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
lead to public upset
to make people react loudly
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She stirred up a brouhaha online.