1. excited commotion or publicity, especially when considered excessive or unwarranted
Usage: informal
2. boisterous celebration or merrymaking
Usage: informal

Examples

• The movie premiere was surrounded by media hoopla.
• Despite all the hoopla, the product launch was disappointing.
• The wedding was a simple affair without much hoopla.
• There’s been a lot of hoopla about the new restaurant opening.
• The political candidate tried to avoid the hoopla of large rallies.
• After all the hoopla died down, people forgot about the scandal.
• The festival ended with traditional hoopla and fireworks.