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Fuss

noun
/fʌs/
Word Frequency: 2.3

Definitions

1.nounExcessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
"They made a big fuss about the wedding plans."
2.nounA complaint or noise; a scene.
"If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you."
3.nounAn exhibition of affection or admiration.
"They made a great fuss over the new baby."
4.verbTo be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
"His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism."
5.verbTo fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
"Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine."
6.verb(especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
7.verb(with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
8.verbTo pet.
"He fussed the cat."

Synonyms

nigglehasslebothertizzytroublepotherstirdithertiffsquabblebickerbickering

Rhymes With

superfluousthusbusscusspussdiscusssussbrusk
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