Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

foofaraw

noun

/ˈfuːfəˌrɔː/

Definition

A great deal of unnecessary fuss or attention surrounding something.

Examples

The wedding was beautiful, but the foofaraw about the dress took away from the atmosphere.
There was a lot of foofaraw over the new smartphone, but it’s just like the previous model.

Meaning

Foofaraw refers to excessive excitement or elaborate attention given to something that might not warrant it. It often implies that the fuss is more show than substance.