What is the origin of the word "hoopla"?

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Why: I just typed it.

Answer: It's for sure French, from around 1870. Maybe from houp-là! - a command (as to a child) to move, take a step; or like "upsy-daisy," also a cry to dogs, horses, etc.

Source: Dictionary.com, EtymOnline

The More You Know: Sometimes it sounds like Alvin wants a "hoopla hoop."