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Origin and Etymology of hoo–ha
probably from Yiddish hu-ha uproar, exclamation of surprise
First Known Use: 1931
HOO–HA Defined for English Language Learners
hoo–ha
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noun
\ˈhü-ˌhä\
Definition of hoo–ha for English Language Learners
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: great excitement or concern about something
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