pother

noun

ˈpä-t͟hər How to pronounce pother (audio)
Definition of pothernext
1
as in fuss
a state of nervous or irritated concern always in a pother over the state of her garden

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2
as in commotion
a state of noisy, confused activity the pother of city traffic that commuters face every day

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Recent Examples of pother Back to business after a month of neglecting the words of the week while addressing one pother after another. — John E. McIntyre, baltimoresun.com, 19 June 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pother
  1. fuss
  2. commotion
  3. huff
  4. disturbance
  5. panic
  6. hurry
  7. sweat
  8. stir
Noun
  • Save as a collection on MyRecipes Pasta night is always a good idea—especially when dinner comes together with big flavor and minimal fuss.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2026
  • There’s something classic about a plate of buffalo wings in front of a TV playing football, and this gets you there without any fuss.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of fuss
Noun
  • In the commotion, she was briefly separated from her 85-year-old mother, who lives with her.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
  • That allowed passengers to hear the commotion and discover what was happening.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of commotion
Noun
  • Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
  • Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026
Definition of huff
Noun
  • And in an unrelated incident on the morning of June 9, 2026, Jackson was arrested after Los Angeles police responded to a domestic disturbance call at his West Hills home late the previous night.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Jacobs was arrested May 26, three days after police officers came to his Wisconsin home to investigate a disturbance.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of disturbance
Noun
  • And the resulting panic about disorder was then exploited to enable still more dehumanizing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of panic, Shapero said employers should see their staff’s posts as free advertising.
    — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of panic
Noun
  • Don’t worry, the breakdown starts in a hurry and Cardellini is terrifying, if perhaps not as sympathetic as the series requires long-term.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Jahkeem Stewart played after being listed as a game-time decision on the injury report and recorded a quarterback hurry.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurry
Noun
  • Sebum, sweat, dead skin cells, and product buildup can accumulate over time, which is why effective cleansing is an essential part of the scalp’s wellbeing.
    — Laura Sandroni, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The outerwear, pants, shorts, sweats and T-shirts are created from high-end materials but designed to be classic and quiet.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of sweat
Noun
  • That's especially prevalent in the Oversized Graphic T-Shirt with enigmatic dates on the back -- those are already causing a stir in the fan community.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Grammy winner’s online feud with Art of Play has caused quite a stir on the internet over the past few days.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of stir

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“Pother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pother. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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