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.

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.

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Slang Meanings

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.