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fuss
[fuhs]
noun
an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle.
They made a fuss over the new baby.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:an argument or noisy dispute.
They had a fuss about who should wash dishes.
a complaint or protest, especially about something relatively unimportant.
verb (used without object)
to make a fuss; make much ado about trifles.
You'll never finish the job if you fuss over details.
to complain especially about something relatively unimportant.
verb (used with object)
to disturb, especially with trifles; annoy; bother.
Synonyms:
fuss
/ ʌ /
noun
nervous activity or agitation, esp when disproportionate or unnecessary
complaint or objection
he made a fuss over the bill
an exhibition of affection or admiration, esp if excessive
they made a great fuss over the new baby
a quarrel; dispute
verb
(intr) to worry unnecessarily
(intr) to be excessively concerned over trifles
to show great or excessive concern, affection, etc (for)
to quarrel violently
(tr) to bother (a person)
Other 51Թ Forms
- fusser noun
- unfussed adjective
- unfussing adjective
- ˈڳܲ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fuss1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fuss1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
But that cussing and fussing brings up a larger point: Democrats are desperate to prove how serious and passionate they are about fixing themselves.
On one occasion, he thought one bar, described as "an old man's pub", would be "cool" with him and create no fuss.
In climates where there’s ice and snow, we don’t fuss so much about dead-looking shrubs because, you know, it’s winter and plants are supposed to die back in the cold.
To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.
Those lightly familiar with escape room challenges should be able to complete it without too much of a fuss.
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