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   fuss

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   noun

   • 1. a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest: "I don't know what all the fuss is about" Similar adoexcitementagitationuproarto-dostircommotionconfusiondisturbancetumulthubbubrigmarolefolderolbrouhahafuroremuch ado about nothingupsetworrybotherrowflusterflurrybustlestorm in a teacupinformal:palaverhoo-haballyhooflaptizzystewsong and danceperformancepantomimecarry-onkerfufflefuss and feathersliterary:pother
   • ▪ a protest or dispute of a specified degree or kind: "he didn't put up too much of a fuss" Similar protestcomplaintobjectiongrumblewhinetantrumoutbursthystericscommotiontroubleinformal:grousegripe
   • ▪ elaborate or complex procedures; trouble or difficulty: "they settled in with very little fuss" Similar bothertroubleinconvenienceeffortexertionlabourinformal:hassleOpposite convenience

   verb

   • 1. show unnecessary or excessive concern about something: "she's always fussing about her food" Similar worryfretbe agitatedbe worriedtake painsmake a big thing out ofmake a mountain out of a molehillinformal:get worked upbe in a flapflapbe in a tizzybe in a stewmake a meal ofmake a (big) thing ofOpposite get into perspective
   • ▪ busy oneself restlessly: "beside him Kegan was fussing with sheets of paper" Similar bustledashrushscurrychargeflytear aroundbuzz aroundrun round in circles
   • ▪ disturb or bother (someone): "when she cries in her sleep, try not to fuss her" Similar pesterdisturbharassirritateannoyvexbothernaginformal:hassle
   • ▪ treat (someone) with excessive attention or affection: "she flattered and fussed her"

   Word Origin early 18th century: perhaps Anglo-Irish.

   Derivatives

   • 1. fusser noun

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   What does fuss mean?

   • Fuss is anxious or excited behaviour which serves no useful purpose. I don't know what all the fuss is about. He just gets down to work without any fuss. If you fuss, you worry or behave in a nervous, anxious way about unimportant matters or rush around doing unnecessary things. Carol fussed about getting me a drink. [V about]

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   What does it mean if someone makes a fuss?

   • They made a fuss over the new baby. They had a fuss about who should wash dishes. a complaint or protest, especially about something relatively unimportant. You'll never finish the job if you fuss over details. to complain especially about something relatively unimportant. to disturb, especially with trifles; annoy; bother.

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   What does a big fuss mean?

   • n. 1. Needlessly nervous or useless activity; commotion: There was a lot of fuss on moving day. 2. a. A state of excessive and unwarranted concern over an unimportant matter: made a big fuss over one low test grade. b. An objection; a protest: The longer working hours caused a big fuss. 3. A quarrel. 4.

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   What is all the fuss about?

   • Her new novel has caused quite a fuss. There were no extravagant funeral plans — Mack wished for no fuss and to be buried on the Overcomer compound. Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 Aug. 2024 Meanwhile, the tiny cabins are the ideal spot for solo travelers or couples looking for a cute spot with no fuss.

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   What does it mean if you fuss over someone?

   • If you fuss over someone, you pay them a lot of attention and do things to make them happy or comfortable. Auntie Hilda and Uncle Jack couldn't fuss over them enough. [VERB + over] 4. 5.

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   If you fuss, you worry or behave in a nervous, anxious way about unimportant matters or rush around doing unnecessary things.

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     If you fuss, you worry or behave in a nervous, anxious way...

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     FUSS AROUND definition: to engage in idle , aimless , or...

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   The meaning of FUSS is needless bustle or excitement. How to use fuss in a sentence.

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   an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle: They made a fuss over the new baby. Synonyms: commotion, stir, to-do, pother. Antonyms: inactivity. an argument or noisy dispute: They had a fuss about who should wash dishes.

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   a situation in which people become excited, annoyed, or anxious about something, especially about something unimportant: What's all the fuss about? They were making a big fuss over nothing. kick up/make a fuss. to complain about something: If they don't bring our food soon, I'll have to kick up a fuss. make a fuss of/over sb.

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   1. nervous activity or agitation, esp when disproportionate or unnecessary. 2. complaint or objection: he made a fuss over the bill. 3. an exhibition of affection or admiration, esp if excessive: they made a great fuss over the new baby. 4. a quarrel; dispute.

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   1. Fuss is anxious or excited behavior which serves no useful purpose. [...] 2. If you fuss, you worry or behave in a nervous, anxious way about unimportant matters or rush around doing unnecessary things. [...] 3. If you fuss over someone, you pay them a lot of attention and do things to make them happy or comfortable. [...] More.

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