Etymology Journal · W
What a bunch of hoopla
Meaning
- This refers to excessive, unnecessary noise or commotion surrounding an event. People use it to dismiss something they think is overblown or just plain ridiculous.
Dismissive, playful
Used in a sentence
- The company meeting was just a bunch of hoopla about office snacks.
- Why all the hoopla over a simple birthday cupcake?
- I ignored the hoopla and just started working.
The backstory
The term likely emerged in the late 19th century. Its specific etymology is murky, but it is believed to be a playful sound-based word that conveys general nonsense.
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