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JadziaDax · 11-24-2003, 02:19 AM

The Word of the Day for November 24 is:

brouhaha • \BROO-hah-hah\ • (noun) hubbub, uproar

A little more information about today’s word:
There is a bit of a brouhaha over the etymology of "brouhaha." Some etymologists think the word is onomatopoeic in origin, but others believe it comes from the Hebrew phrase "barukh habba'," meaning "blessed be he who enters" (Ps 118:26). Although we borrowed our spelling and meaning of "brouhaha" directly from French in the late 19th century, etymologists have connected the French derivation to that frequently-recited Hebrew phrase, distorted to something like "brouhaha" by worshippers whose knowledge of Hebrew was limited. Thus, once out of the synagogue, the word first meant "a noisy confusion of sound" -- a sense that was later extended to refer to any tumultuous and confused situation.

My sentence:
The unexpected arrival of the company president caused a huge brouhaha in the office, sending everyone scurrying to tidy their desks and try to look as busy and efficient as possible.

Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition.

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collide · 11-24-2003, 03:06 AM

You can expect the paparazzi to attend the celebrity gala with much brouhaha tonight.

redravin40 · 11-24-2003, 03:16 AM

"What is all this brouhaha over a few campaign contributions from my friends in the oil business?" the senator asked.

mrsandman · 11-24-2003, 05:14 AM

So you thought you could go the entire semester without drinking a brouhaha the joke is on you!

spectre · 11-24-2003, 08:47 PM

There was a large brouhaha over the proposed tax increase.

11-24-2003, 02:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
JadziaDax Loser Location: who the fuck cares?	Word of the day November 24 The Word of the Day for November 24 is: brouhaha • \BROO-hah-hah\ • (noun) hubbub, uproar A little more information about today’s word: There is a bit of a brouhaha over the etymology of "brouhaha." Some etymologists think the word is onomatopoeic in origin, but others believe it comes from the Hebrew phrase "barukh habba'," meaning "blessed be he who enters" (Ps 118:26). Although we borrowed our spelling and meaning of "brouhaha" directly from French in the late 19th century, etymologists have connected the French derivation to that frequently-recited Hebrew phrase, distorted to something like "brouhaha" by worshippers whose knowledge of Hebrew was limited. Thus, once out of the synagogue, the word first meant "a noisy confusion of sound" -- a sense that was later extended to refer to any tumultuous and confused situation. My sentence: The unexpected arrival of the company president caused a huge brouhaha in the office, sending everyone scurrying to tidy their desks and try to look as busy and efficient as possible. Based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 10th Edition. Next sentence?

11-24-2003, 03:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
collide Turn off your TV. Location: ... .- -. ..-. .-. .- -. -.-. .. ... -.-. --- --..-- -.-. .-	You can expect the paparazzi to attend the celebrity gala with much brouhaha tonight. __________________ "inhuman fiery goat worship" is an anagram for "information superhighway" -kingvolc

11-24-2003, 05:14 AM	#4 (permalink)
mrsandman Addict Location: 3rd coast area	So you thought you could go the entire semester without drinking a brouhaha the joke is on you! __________________ Hail to ALL the troops and shadow warriors.

11-24-2003, 08:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
spectre Junkie	There was a large brouhaha over the proposed tax increase. __________________ "Fuck these chains No goddamn slave I will be different" ~ Machine Head

11-24-2003, 03:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
redravin40 Loser Location: With Jadzia	"What is all this brouhaha over a few campaign contributions from my friends in the oil business?" the senator asked.