What is another word for hurly burly?

196 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ hˈɜːli bˈɜːli], [ hˈɜːli bˈɜːli], [ h_ˈɜː_l_i b_ˈɜː_l_i]

'Hurly burly' is defined as a commotion or noisy confusion. Synonyms for this phrase include chaos, turmoil, pandemonium, racket, tumult, hullabaloo, uproar, ado, and hubbub. These words convey a sense of disorder and disturbance, often associated with a situation where many things are happening at once or where people are doing things in a disorderly and unpredictable way. Other synonyms for hurly burly can include bedlam, mayhem, commotion, noise, and frenzy. Each of these words captures a slightly different nuance of the sense of uproar and confusion that is often associated with the phrase hurly burly.

Related words: tumultuous, turmoil, stormy, tempestuous, hectic, lively, heftily, turbulently, boisterous

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    "hurly burly," or simply "Hurley," is a phrase often used as a metaphor for a hectic and chaotic environment. The phrase is most commonly associated with the character Charlie Chaplin, who used it in several of his films.

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