as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity
the foofaraw that accompanies any big wedding
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Recent Examples of foofaraw
For many Americans who don’t celebrate Christmas, sitting out the foofaraw while the whole country conducts Christmas consumption is an annual dose of alienation.
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Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2020
No foofaraw: Of course a cleric—in Chih’s case, one who belongs to a holy order tasked with traveling the land and collecting stories—wouldn’t concern themself with gender.
—Wired Staff, Wired, 29 Sep. 2020
What was Anne Boleyn up to while this whole Charles Brandon foofaraw was happening in England?
—Anne Thériault, Longreads, 25 May 2018
Amanda Mull, The Atlantic, 23 Nov. 2020
No foofaraw: Of course a cleric—in Chih’s case, one who belongs to a holy order tasked with traveling the land and collecting stories—wouldn’t concern themself with gender.
—Wired Staff, Wired, 29 Sep. 2020
What was Anne Boleyn up to while this whole Charles Brandon foofaraw was happening in England?
—Anne Thériault, Longreads, 25 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foofaraw
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After all the commotion loading the swordfish, there was lots of blood in the water, and Ofield was worried about sharks coming to claim their prize.Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 24 Oct. 2024
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Consider keeping your pets in a quiet room away from the commotion and from open doors.Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
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See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
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Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
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The director of The Seed of the Sacred Fig — now Germany’s official submission for Best International Feature Film — Rasoulof caused a stir earlier this year when his film, his 10th, was selected for Cannes.Damon Wise, Deadline, 14 Nov. 2024
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LaGuardia’s furry fugitive is not the only raccoon to have caused a stir this year.Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Nov. 2024
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Officers were called around 7:45 p.m. Sunday to Sutter Street, off South First Street, in the city’s Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood for a report of a family disturbance at a home.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Kentucky man arrested after disturbance at polling place A man was arrested after showing up intoxicated and screaming at a Northern Kentucky polling location Tuesday afternoon, according to the Boone County Sheriff's Office.Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Keep scrolling to shop these fashion finds, but hurry, sizes are already selling out.Shea Simmons, People.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Mashing the gas, the 27-year-old E60 lurched forward and eliminated the gap in a hurry.Sean Evans, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
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Happy Thanksgiving to all! — Steve Daniels, editorial board member This year has been filled with election turmoil and other big news events.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 28 Nov. 2024
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Some investors who foresee global turmoil roiling markets may prefer to avoid individual company stocks altogether, and bet instead on volatility and uncertainty itself.Prarthana Prakash, Fortune, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Foofaraw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foofaraw. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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