Where does “hulabaloo” come from?
hulabaloo (Finnish) comes from English hullabaloo, from English halloo, from Middle English hallow, from Old French haloer.
hulabaloo (Finnish): hullabaloo, hoo-ha, fuss
Definitions
- hullabaloo, hoo-ha, fuss
Ancestry of “hulabaloo”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |