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hurlyburly

n. (context archaic English) A noisy and disorderly tumult and confusion, especially as of battle.

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Hurlyburly

Hurlyburly is a dark comedy play by David Rabe, first staged in 1984. The title refers to dialogue from Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Hurlyburly (film)

Hurlyburly is a 1998 independent film, based on the acclaimed 1984 play of the same name by David Rabe, who adapted it into a screenplay for the film. The film was directed by Anthony Drazan. The title refers to dialogue in Act I, Scene I of Shakespeare's Macbeth:

First Witch: "When shall we three meet again / In thunder, lightning, or in rain?"

Second Witch: "When the hurlyburly's done, / When the battle's lost and won."

Hurlyburly (disambiguation)

Hurlyburly is a 1984 dark comedy play by David Rabe.

Hurlyburly and similar terms may also refer to:

  • Hurlyburly (film), 1998 film adaptation of the play
  • Hurly Burly, a burlesque dance troupe formed by Miss Polly Rae
  • Hurly-Burly (journal), a psychoanalysis journal
  • Hurley Burley, an American racehorse

Usage examples of "hurlyburly".

To face the garment of rebellion With some fine colour, that may please the eye Of fickle changelings, and poor discontents, Which gape and rub the elbow at the news Of hurlyburly innovation.