Word: Fromby
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:
A minor uproar, unnecessary fuss, or overly dramatic reaction — usually blown out of proportion and sometimes performed for effect. Can involve flapping, over explaining , or an emotional wobble about something daft.
Origin:
Believed to be Yorkshire slang, or possibly the accidental genius of one very relatable woman in 2025. First coined during a conversation about milk, misinformation, and general public overreaction.
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition:
A minor uproar, unnecessary fuss, or overly dramatic reaction — usually blown out of proportion and sometimes performed for effect. Can involve flapping, over explaining , or an emotional wobble about something daft.
Origin:
Believed to be Yorkshire slang, or possibly the accidental genius of one very relatable woman in 2025. First coined during a conversation about milk, misinformation, and general public overreaction.
Example sentences:
• “She had a full-on fromby when they forgot her oat milk.”
• “It’s just a late train, not the apocalypse — no need to have a fromby.”
• “He’s having a fromby over the bins again.”
• “She had a full-on fromby when they forgot her oat milk.”
• “It’s just a late train, not the apocalypse — no need to have a fromby.”
• “He’s having a fromby over the bins again.”
by YorkshireLass92 June 14, 2025