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fuss

noun
/fʌs/US/fʊs/

Etymology

Of unknown origin. Perhaps from Danish fjas (“nonsense”), from Middle Low German (compare German faseln (“to maunder, talk nonsense”)). Compare also fouse (“to hasten, rush, tumble, disarrange”).

  1. derived from fjas

Definitions

  1. Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.

    • They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.
    • What's all the fuss about?
    • Sickness did not last above a ten days; my poor wife zealously assiduous, and with a minimum of fuss or noise.

  2. A complaint or noise

    A complaint or noise; a scene.

    • If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.

  3. An exhibition of affection or admiration.

    • They made a great fuss over the new baby.
  4. ›+ 6 more definitions

    1. To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.

      • His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.
      • Dear reader, spare me. I don't hate men, I love them; I eat 'em for breakfast. But it seems to me that fussing about masculinity is intimately related to homophobia.

    2. To fiddle

      To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust

      • Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.

    3. To disturb (a person)

    4. To cry or be ill-humoured.

    5. To show affection for, especially animals.

    6. To pet.

      • He fussed the cat.

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