Entry Word: fuss

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent <made a fuss over not being picked for the lead role in the play> — see objection
2 a state of nervous or irritated concern <the new parents are always in a fuss over whether the baby is dressed warmly enough> — see fret
3 a state of noisy, confused activity <Mom heard us yelling and came racing into the room, asking what all the fuss was about> — see commotion
4 an expression of dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment <none of the employees dared to make a fuss over having to come to work in the huge snowstorm> — see complaint 1