Pother (Noun)
Meaning
An excited state of agitation; "he was in a dither"; "there was a terrible flap about the theft".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The news of the surprise party sent her into a pother, and she couldn't concentrate on anything else.
- The announcement of the company's bankruptcy caused a great pother among the employees, who were worried about their jobs.
- The sudden arrival of the famous actress at the small town's festival caused a pother among the locals, who were eager to catch a glimpse of her.
- The politician's scandalous remarks sparked a pother in the media, with many calling for his resignation.
- The discovery of the rare bird species in the area caused a pother among birdwatchers, who flocked to the site to see it for themselves.