Hubbub

Pronunciation: /ˈhʌbəb/

Hubbub (noun)

  1. A loud mix of sounds and voices, often causing confusion.
  2. A lot of busy and noisy activity happening at the same time.

Examples

  • The hubbub in the market made it hard to hear.
  • Amid the hubbub, she lost her way.

Common collocations: amid the hubbub, hubbub of voices, hubbub of activity, constant hubbub

Synonyms of Hubbub

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Hubbub

  • absence of noise
  • peaceful and quiet state