Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
nothingburger
noun
/ˈnʌθɪŋˌbɜrɡər/
Definition
A term used to describe a situation, event, or issue that is considered unimportant or lacks significance.
Examples
- The scandal turned out to be a complete nothingburger, with no real consequences.
- After all the hype, the new product release was just a nothingburger.
- Many of the claims made in the debate were ultimately proven to be nothingburgers.
Meaning
Essentially, nothingburger implies that something that may seem like a big deal actually amounts to very little.
Synonyms
- nonissue
- tempest in a teapot
- storm in a teacup
- fizz
