Zirkus

Etymology
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Noun

 * 1)  circus arena in Antiquity
 * 2) circus kind of entertainment show
 * 3)  exaggerated and annoying ado; airs; fuss, e.g. of a child, at an event, etc.; dog and pony show
 * 4)  something complicated and annoying; rigmarole; chore
 * 1)  something complicated and annoying; rigmarole; chore

Usage notes

 * The genitive is very rare.