To-do

noun

noun ·2 syllables ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fuss made over something.

    "I was embarrassed that they made such a big to-do out of my birthday."

  2. 2
    a disorderly outburst or tumult wordnet
  3. 3
    A task that has been noted as one that must be completed, especially on a list.

    "My to-do list has been growing longer every day."

Synonyms

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commotiondisruptiondisturbancehoo-hahoo-hahkerfuffle

Example

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"Tom put Mary's suggestion down on his to-do list."

Etymology

From to + do, formed on analogy with ado. Compare affair.

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