fuss
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noun \ˈfəs\Definition of FUSS
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a : needless bustle or excitement b : a show of flattering attention <made a big fuss over his favorite niece>
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See Examples of FUSS
- They got down to business without any fuss.
- What is all the fuss about?
- Her new novel has caused quite a fuss.
- I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold.
Origin of FUSS
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1701
Related to FUSS
- Synonyms
- challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, objection, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
2fuss
verbDefinition of FUSS
intransitive verb
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a : to create or be in a state of restless activity; especially : to shower flattering attentions <fussing over the grandchildren> b : to pay close or undue attention to small details <fussed with her hair>
transitive verb
Examples of FUSS
- She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
- I told him not to fuss.
- The baby fussed all day.
- Stop fussing and get to work!
- He's fussing about his new assignment.
First Known Use of FUSS
1792
Related to FUSS
- Synonyms
- beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, crab, croak, complain, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder [chiefly British], moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl
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