Meaning & Definition of word "Ado"
Ado
/əˈdoʊ/
noun:
- 1. fuss or commotion about something.
- Example: There was a lot of ado over the wedding preparations.
- 2. a state of agitation or excited activity.
- Example: He made a big ado about his birthday party.
- 3. a delay or unnecessary fuss.
- Example: The meeting started with much ado, but the discussion was quick and straightforward.
Etymology
●From Middle English ado, from Old French à dos (to and from), combining a with dos (back).
Common Phrases and Expressions
much ado about nothing:
A lot of fuss over something trivial.
without further ado:
Without any more delay.
all this ado:
All this fuss or trouble.
Related Words
fuss:
unnecessary excitement or activity.
commotion:
a state of confused and noisy disturbance.
hustle:
vigorous activity or effort.
Slang Meanings of ado
Meaning: A big deal over nothing.
● Example Sentence: They made such an ado about the color of the walls.
Meaning: Unnecessary fuss.
● Example Sentence: Stop with all the ado and just get to the point.