Hurly Meaning in English
word
ˈhɝɫi
HUR-lee
ˈhɜːli
HUR-lee
Definition
A state of busy activity, disorder, or noise; can also mean a commotion or confusion, usually used in old-fashioned or literary contexts.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly found in older literature or poetry; rarely used in modern spoken English. Often paired as 'hurly-burly' meaning bustle or noisy disorder.
Spanish: alboroto - bullicioPortuguese (BR): agitação - confusãoPortuguese (PT): agitação - confusãoChinese (Simplified): 喧闹 - 嘈杂Chinese (Traditional): 喧鬧 - 嘈雜Hindi: हलचल - शोरArabic: صخب - ضجةBengali: হৈচৈ - গোলমালRussian: суматоха - суетаJapanese: 喧騒 - 騒ぎVietnamese: sự náo động - cảnh hỗn loạnKorean: 소란 - 소동Turkish: kargaşa - gürültüUrdu: ہلچل - شورIndonesian: keramaian - hiruk-pikuk
Example Sentences
The market was filled with hurly in the morning.
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He did not enjoy the hurly of the city.
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After the hurly, the streets became quiet.
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There was so much hurly at the festival that I could barely hear myself think.
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She longed to escape the hurly of her busy life.
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Amidst the hurly, he found a moment of peace.
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