# foofaraw

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈfu.fəˌɹɔ/

## Definitions
1. Overly excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration.
2. Fuss over something of little importance.

## Etymology
First attested in the 1930s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to French fanfaron (“boasting”).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/foofaraw