1. unnecessary activity, fuss, or commotion over something trivial
Usage: informal; often used to describe excessive attention to minor details
2. showy or flashy ornamentation; frills or decorative nonsense
Usage: informal; refers to excessive decoration or embellishment

Examples

• All that foofaraw about the dress code was unnecessary; nobody really cared.
• The restaurant made a big foofaraw over the grand opening, with balloons and banners everywhere.
• She dismissed his complaints as mere foofaraw and got back to work.
• The new car had all sorts of foofaraw—chrome trim, fancy lights, and unnecessary gadgets.
• Don't make such a foofaraw about a small mistake; just fix it and move on.
• The ceremony was full of foofaraw, but the actual message was simple.
• He complained about all the foofaraw involved in applying for the job.