Ado

/əˈdoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

fuss or commotion about something.

There was a lot of ado over the wedding preparations.

a state of agitation or excited activity.

He made a big ado about his birthday party.

a delay or unnecessary fuss.

The meeting started with much ado, but the discussion was quick and straightforward.

From Middle English ado, from Old French à dos (to and from), combining a with dos (back).

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.

fuss

unnecessary excitement or activity.

commotion

a state of confused and noisy disturbance.

hustle

vigorous activity or effort.

A big deal over nothing.

They made such an ado about the color of the walls.

Unnecessary fuss.

Stop with all the ado and just get to the point.