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hubbub

hub·bub [ hú bùb ] (plural hub·bubs)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. confusion of voices: a confused din, especially a number of voices speaking at once

2. excited fuss: a fuss or period of excitement

[Mid-16th century. Probably < Celtic]
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