noisy activity: . Learn more. Hurly burly: 1 n a disorderly outburst or tumult Synonyms: commotion , disruption , disturbance , flutter , hoo-ha , hoo-hah , kerfuffle , to-do Types: show 8 types hide 8 types convulsion , turmoil , upheaval a violent disturbance earthquake a disturbance that is extremely disruptive incident a public disturbance splash , stir a.