hubbub (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌbʌb/

Definition

A chaotic and noisy situation caused by a crowd of people talking at once.

Examples

• The constant hubbub of the city streets made it difficult to concentrate on her book.

• Despite the hubbub, the speaker managed to make his voice heard by raising it.

• A sudden hubbub erupted in the cafeteria when the principal announced an early dismissal.

Synonyms of hubbub

Words with a similar meaning to hubbub:

• noise
• commotion
• uproar
• din

Antonyms of hubbub

Words with the opposite meaning to hubbub:

• silence
• calm

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