Hurly Burly (Noun)
Meaning
A disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The protesters created a hurly-burly in the streets, blocking traffic and alarming passersby.
- The announcement sparked a hurly-burly in the stock market, with prices plummeting and investors panicking.
- The arrival of the celebrity caused a hurly-burly among the fans, who mobbed her and screamed for autographs.
- The news of the scandal broke, unleashing a hurly-burly of accusations and recriminations in the media.
- The sudden power outage triggered a hurly-burly in the stadium, with fans shouting and demanding refunds.