hooplas

noun

Definition of hooplasnext
plural of hoopla
as in commotions
a state of noisy, confused activity for all of the hoopla, very little news emerged from the governor's press conference this afternoon

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  1. disturbances
  2. noises
  3. fun
Noun
  • Most places inland will remain dry but a few offshore disturbances could move onshore.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their charges can range from low-level public disturbances to more serious crimes.
    Eva Wen, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Noun
  • Some familiar faces joined in for the holiday fun during the annual tour, too.
    Jeff Nelson, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
  • The resort’s aquatic center features pools, water slides, and a lazy river for endless fun.
    Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of fun
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Thesaurus Entries Near hooplas

hoopla

hooplas

hooplike

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