1. loud confused noises made by many people talking at once; uproars or commotions

Examples

• The hubbubs from the crowded cafeteria made it hard to concentrate.
• Several hubbubs broke out during the heated town hall meeting.
• The teacher waited for the hubbubs to die down before continuing the lesson.
• Street festivals often create joyful hubbubs that can be heard for blocks.
• The principal addressed the hubbubs in the hallways between classes.
• Multiple hubbubs erupted when the controversial decision was announced.