Meaning & use
Foofaraw
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A great deal of fuss or commotion about something trivial; also, excessive or showy ornamentation or finery.
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The whole foofaraw over the seating chart seemed absurd given the size of the wedding.
Her costume was pure foofaraw, all sequins, feathers, and ruffles.
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An American English word of uncertain origin, possibly from the Spanish 'fanfarron' (a braggart), popular in frontier and Western slang.
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