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algazarra

[al-ga-ZA-rra]
nounfemininepl: algazarras
uproar, clamor, tumult
1. a loud, confused noise; a great commotion or disturbance
The crowd erupted in algazarra when the team scored.
A multidão explodiu em algazarra quando o time marcou.
2. noisy revelry or merrymaking; boisterous celebration
The festival was filled with algazarra and celebration.
O festival estava cheio de algazarra e celebração.
3. a state of confusion or disorder accompanied by noise
The classroom descended into algazarra during the substitute teacher's lesson.
A sala de aula desceu em algazarra durante a aula da professora substituta.
NYC Slang
ruckus, commotion, hubbub
Synonyms
barafundavozeariatumultoestardalhaçoconfusãobaruço
Antonyms
silênciotranquilidadepazcalmasossego

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algazarra
common usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
algazarra
common usage, often used for noisy disturbances

Related Idioms & Phrases

armação de algazarra - making a fuss
algazarra de gente - a crowd making noise
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