Pother: meaning, definitions and examples

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pother

 

[ ˈpɑːðər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nonsense talk

Pother refers to a state of commotion or fuss, often over something trivial or insignificant. It can also imply a noisy disturbance or agitation. The term encapsulates the idea of busying oneself with unimportant matters.

Synonyms

commotion, fuss, hubbub, trouble.

Examples of usage

  • The meeting was filled with pother about the new coffee machine.
  • She created quite a pother when she misplaced her keys.
  • His constant pother made it hard to focus on the task at hand.

Translations

Translations of the word "pother" in other languages:

🇵🇹 confusão

🇮🇳 गड़बड़

🇩🇪 Verwirrung

🇮🇩 keributan

🇺🇦 підняти шум

🇵🇱 zamieszanie

🇯🇵 騒ぎ

🇫🇷 confusion

🇪🇸 confusión

🇹🇷 karmaşa

🇰🇷 소란

🇸🇦 فوضى

🇨🇿 zmatek

🇸🇰 zmätok

🇨🇳 混乱

🇸🇮 zmeda

🇮🇸 ruglingur

🇰🇿 бұзақылық

🇬🇪 დაფიქრება

🇦🇿 qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 desorden

Etymology

The word 'pother' has origins in the early 19th century, derived from the Middle English word 'potheren', meaning 'to make a fuss'. This is believed to be a combination of the Old English 'poth' which denoted a disturbance or trouble, indicative of the word's meaning related to commotion and fuss. Over time, 'pother' evolved to reflect a broader range of meanings, often associated with trivial matters or noise. While not commonly used in contemporary language, it retains its place in the English lexicon as a colorful term to describe unnecessary agitation or disturbance.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,201, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.