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Hula-Hoop

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Hu·​la-Hoop ˈhü-lə-ˌhüp How to pronounce Hula-Hoop (audio)
also -ˌhu̇p
used for a plastic toy hoop that is twirled around the body

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“Hula-Hoop.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hula-Hoop. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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