English Word · Intermediate
hurlyburly
A noisy and disorderly tumult and confusion, especially as of battle
Pronunciation: say hurlyburly
Meaning
A noisy and disorderly tumult and confusion, especially as of battle.
Example
The protest turned into a complete hurlyburly as the crowd surged forward.
The protest turned into a complete hurlyburly as the crowd surged forward.
Practice tips
- Practice hurlyburly out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.