tsimmes

/ˈtsɪmɪs/
noun
  1. A sweet Jewish dish made from carrots, dried fruits, and sometimes meat, cooked slowly.
    • I learned to make tsimmes by watching my mother simmer the carrots with honey and cinnamon.
    • For the holiday dinner, Grandma made her famous tsimmes with carrots and prunes.
    • The tsimmes was so sweet and tender that everyone asked for seconds.
  2. A fuss, commotion, or big deal made about something.
    • Don't make such a tsimmes over a small scratch on the table.
    • There was a big tsimmes at the office when the boss announced the new policy.
    • She made a whole tsimmes about choosing the right color for the walls.
What does "tsimmes" mean? | whatsthatwordmean | whatsthatwordmean