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July 29, 2022

Word of the Day: Brouhaha

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Word of the Day : July 29, 2022

brouhaha \BROO-hah-hah\ noun

What It Means

Brouhaha is a synonym of both uproar and hubbub, and can mean "a noisy confusion of sound" or "state of commotion."

// A brouhaha erupted over the bill, even though the opposing party stood to gain just as much from its passage.

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Aired July 29, 2022

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