húllumhæ

Icelandic

There is significant húllumhæ taking place in this picture.

Etymology

Possibly related to Danish halløj, which has the same meaning.

Noun

húllumhæ n

1. for a joyful and energy-filled event or gathering to take place in which many things are going on; exciting festivities

   Það var mikið húllumhæ niðri í bæ áðan, lúðrasveit og trúðar. ― The festivities that I saw downtown earlier today were joyful and energetic; they included a brass band and clowns.

   Það verður eitthvað húllumhæ í tilefni afmælisins míns. ― I plan on throwing a party for my birthday.

2. excited commotion; hoopla; bustle; brouhaha

   Það er mikið húllumhæ í kringum Bitcoin þessa dagana. ― There's a lot of commotion around Bitcoin these days.

   Það var mikið húllumhæ í kringum upptökurnar á bíómyndinni. ― There was a lot of hoopla surrounding the film's shooting.

Related terms

• uppákoma
• mikið um að vera
• skemmtun
• stuð
• stemning