HOO-HA Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

hoo-ha

noun

ˈhü-ˌhä

variants also hoo-hah

Definition of hoo-ha

as in commotion

a state of noisy, confused activity the media hoo-ha that inevitably occurs when a politician makes a gaffe, no matter how inconsequential

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Recent Examples of hoo-ha But underneath that hoo-ha hysteria is their real question, the anxious quandary that seems to drive their anger and fear as society changes around them. — Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2024 Gwyneth Paltrow’s lifestyle website goop has introduced the masses to the vital importance of vaginal steaming and the use of jade eggs for tightening one’s hoo-ha. — Maria Tettamanti, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Noun

Another trip to Uptown on May 20-21, 1977, causing police to shut Lawrence Avenue down in both directions due to such commotion outside the Aragon Ballroom entrance.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Hassan was livid on the touchline and was seen making a cross gesture with his arms during all the commotion, a symbol introduced by FIFA for managers to alert the referees of a racist incident.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Definition of commotion

Noun

With breaking the sound barrier comes a sonic boom, a massive noise disturbance that led the FAA to ban supersonic flight over land in the first place.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
These persons came to our city with the intent on causing harm, injury, and destruction, bringing harassment, disturbances, and mayhem.

— Kelsie Cairns, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of disturbance

Noun

Among them was a Washington, DC, think tank, which recently caused a stir with a report proposing to cap annual Social Security benefits at $100,000 to shore up the retirement trust fund.

— Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The red card, a penalty action that serves as one of soccer's most recognizable symbols, has caused quite a stir at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

— Mason Leib, ABC News, 6 July 2026

Definition of stir

Noun

Challenges to the studies include cooperation of participants as the outbreak is occurring in an area of armed conflict and political turmoil which could hinder recruitment.

— Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Investing in gold can diversify your portfolio, as it’s seen as a safe-haven investment during times of uncertainty or turmoil and as an inflation hedge.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 July 2026

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