/hub"ub/ , n.
1. a loud, confused noise, as of many voices: There was quite a hubbub in the auditorium after the announcement.
2. tumult; uproar.
[ 1545-55; appar. of Ir orig.; akin to ScotGael cry ubub! (redupl. of ub! ) expressing aversion or contempt ]
Syn. 1. See noise. 2. disturbance, disorder, confusion.
Ant. 1. quiet. 2. calm.