Definition

Mischievous, often counterproductive antics that derail progress and test everyone's patience. Think of it as organized chaos masquerading as fun.

Example Usage

The interns' ballyhoo during the company meeting—throwing paper airplanes and making animal sounds—didn't help their case for permanent positions.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=ballyhoo&defid=1079102)