Where does “hoopla” come from?
Hoopla comes from French houp-là, an exclamation of unknown origin used to express excitement or encourage action during performances.
hoopla (English): A bustling to-do, excited speech or noise; A...
Definitions
- A bustling to-do, excited speech or noise; A...
Ancestry of “hoopla”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | French | houp-là | — |