FUSS

fuss

Noun

  1. excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something
    They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.
    What's all the fuss about?
  1. a complaint or noise
    If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.
  2. an exhibition of affection or admiration
    They made a great fuss over the new baby.
  1. One who is unduly anxious about trifles.

Verb

  1. To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
    His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.
  2. To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry something
    Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.
  3. To cry or be ill-humoured.

Verb (etymology 2)

fuss

  1. To show affection for, especially animals.
  2. To pet.
    He fussed the cat.


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