Meaning Of The Word Hurly-burly

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hurly-burly
singular noun: If you talk about the hurly-burly of a situation, you are emphasizing how noisy or busy it is.

hurly-burly in American English
a turmoil; uproar; hubbub; confusion
disorderly and confused
adjective: full of commotion; tumultuous
noun: noisy disorder and confusion; commotion; uproar; tumult

hurly-burly in British English
adjective: turbulent
noun: confusion or commotion

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