brouhaha

UK
/ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/
US
/ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/

Translations

brouhahanoun
brouhahas
pl
UK
/ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/
US
/ˈbruːhɑːhɑː/
brouhahaEmprunt courant pour un tumulte, une agitation ou un vacarme collectif.
The announcement of the new policy caused quite a brouhaha among the employees.
L'annonce de la nouvelle politique a suscité un vrai brouhaha parmi les employés.
Additional translations
tumulteSoutenu ou plus général; convient surtout à l'idée de remous bruyant ou d'agitation.
vacarmeQuand l'accent porte sur le bruit fort et confus.

Definitions

brouhahanoun
A noisy and overexcited reaction or response to something.
The announcement of the new policy caused quite a brouhaha among the employees.
A commotion or uproar.
There was a brouhaha in the theater when the fire alarm went off during the performance.
Excited public interest, discussion, or controversy, typically over something of minor importance.
The brouhaha over the celebrity's new haircut was blown out of proportion by the tabloids.