51Թ

Advertisement

View synonyms for

fuss

[fuhs]

noun

  1. an excessive display of anxious attention or activity; needless or useless bustle.

    They made a fuss over the new baby.

    Synonyms: , , ,
    Antonyms:
  2. an argument or noisy dispute.

    They had a fuss about who should wash dishes.

  3. a complaint or protest, especially about something relatively unimportant.



verb (used without object)

  1. to make a fuss; make much ado about trifles.

    You'll never finish the job if you fuss over details.

  2. to complain especially about something relatively unimportant.

verb (used with object)

  1. to disturb, especially with trifles; annoy; bother.

    Synonyms:

fuss

/ ʌ /

noun

  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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. (intr) to worry unnecessarily

  2. (intr) to be excessively concerned over trifles

  3. to show great or excessive concern, affection, etc (for)

  4. to quarrel violently

  5. (tr) to bother (a person)

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other 51Թ Forms

  • fusser noun
  • unfussed adjective
  • unfussing adjective
  • ˈڳܲ noun
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fuss1

First recorded in 1695–1705; origin uncertain
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of fuss1

C18: of uncertain origin
Discover More

Idioms and Phrases

In addition to the idiom beginning with fuss, also see kick up a fuss; make a fuss.
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

But that cussing and fussing brings up a larger point: Democrats are desperate to prove how serious and passionate they are about fixing themselves.

From

On one occasion, he thought one bar, described as "an old man's pub", would be "cool" with him and create no fuss.

From

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.

From

To some, they conjure ideas of haute cuisine fuss — dainty smears, baby food textures, or unnecessary embellishment.

From

Those lightly familiar with escape room challenges should be able to complete it without too much of a fuss.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


fusorfuss and feathers