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hoopla

hoop·la [ hp l, hp l ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. misleading talk: intentionally misleading talk or propaganda ( informal )

2. loud celebration: a noisy excited commotion or joyous celebrating ( slang )

3. great public uproar: a great amount of public fuss, commotion, or uproar with attendant publicity or media interest ( slang )

[Late 19th century. Origin ?]
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