brouhaha
gb/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/ us/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
C1
Inglés
felfordulás, felhajtás, hűhó
SUSTANTIVO
C1
1
felfordulás
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Often misspelled; it is one word (not *broo ha ha*). It usually refers to noise/confusion, not physical fighting.
Significado
noisy confusion and commotion
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
calm (A quiet, controlled situation with no disturbance.)
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quiet (Lack of noise or commotion.)
Temas
daily_life
|social_life
|communication
Definición
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.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
2
felhajtás
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Not the same as a formal 'debate'; it suggests a noisy, emotional reaction rather than careful discussion.
Significado
public outcry or controversy
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
acceptance (Little or no criticism or public upset.)
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consensus (General agreement rather than dispute.)
Temas
media
|politics
|communication
Definición
strong public reaction and argument
A lot of public excitement, argument, or criticism about an issue, especially in the news or online.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
3
hűhó
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Often used with the idea that the reaction is bigger than it should be; it can imply mild criticism of the fuss.
Significado
a lot of fuss about something
Colocaciones
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
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
nonissue (Something treated as not important.)
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indifference (Lack of interest or reaction.)
Temas
daily_life
|emotions
|communication
Definición
too much excitement about something small
An exaggerated or unnecessary reaction, with lots of talk and excitement, especially about something not very important.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
brouhaha
AFI
GB/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
US/bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
Sílabas y acento
brouhaha (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (brouhaha)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: brouhaha
- Plural: brouhahas
Familia de palabras
Forms
brouhahas
noun
Expresiones
cause a brouhaha
1/kˈɔz ə bɹˈuhɑhˌɑ/
fixed phrase
lead to public upset
to make people react loudly
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She stirred up a brouhaha online.