Hubbub

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌbʌb/

Definitions of hubbub

noun a loud, confused noise caused by a large group of people

Example Sentences

A1 The children's birthday party was full of hubbub and excitement.

A2 The market was bustling with a hubbub of voices and activity.

B1 The hubbub of the city streets faded away as she entered the peaceful park.

B2 Despite the hubbub of the crowded restaurant, she could still hear her friend's voice clearly.

C1 The hubbub of the protest could be heard from blocks away.

C2 The hubbub of the busy train station was overwhelming, but she managed to find her platform.

Examples of hubbub in a Sentence

formal The hubbub in the conference room died down as the CEO began to speak.

informal There was a lot of hubbub at the party last night.

slang I can't hear you over all this hubbub!

figurative The hubbub of the city streets was like music to her ears.

Grammatical Forms of hubbub

• past tense: hubbubbed
• plural: hubbubs
• comparative: more hubbub
• superlative: most hubbub
• present tense: hubbubs
• future tense: will hubbub
• perfect tense: have hubbubbed
• continuous tense: is hubbubbing
• singular: hubbub
• positive degree: hubbub
• infinitive: to hubbub
• gerund: hubbubbing
• participle: hubbubbing

Origin and Evolution of hubbub

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'hubbub' originated from the Middle English word 'hub bubbe' which was derived from the Old French word 'hube bubbe' meaning a loud noise or uproar.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hubbub' has retained its meaning of a noisy confusion or disturbance, but it has also come to be used more informally to describe a commotion or uproar in a less negative sense.