Meaning

2 senses
  1. A fuss made over something.

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

  2. 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.

    I have so many to-dos, I don't know where to start.

More definitions
  • a disorderly outburst or tumult

Translations

2 languages

Origin

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

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

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