Where does “hullabaloo” come from?
hullabaloo (English) comes from English halloo, from Middle English hallow, from Old French haloer.
hullabaloo (English): A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar; To make...
Definitions
- A clamour, a commotion; a fuss or uproar; To make...
Ancestry of “hullabaloo”, step by step
hullabaloo traces back through 3 separate lines of ancestry.
via English halloo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | halloo | Used to greet someone, or to catch their... |
| 2 | Middle English | hallow | pursue, urge on |
| 3 | Old French | haloer | — |
via English hullo
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hullo | Alternative form of hello |
via English hilloa
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | hilloa | Obsolete spelling of hello; To holler, shout... |