Where does “hallabaloo” come from?
hallabaloo (English) comes from English hullabaloo, from English halloo, from Middle English hallow, from Old French haloer.
hallabaloo (English): Alternative spelling of hullabaloo
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of hullabaloo
Ancestry of “hallabaloo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | hullabaloo | A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar; To make... |
| 2 | English | halloo | Used to greet someone, or to catch their... |
| 3 | Middle English | hallow | pursue, urge on |
| 4 | Old French | haloer | — |