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| fuss [ fuss ] |
noun |
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1. commotion: activity that is needlessly or excessively busy or excited
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2. needless worry: excessive concern over details or trivial matters
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3. protest: a complaint or protestation, often over something insignificant
  The kids made a fuss about going to bed early.
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4. argument: a noisy disagreement or dispute
There'll be a fuss if he gets home late again.
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5. display of affection or concern: an excited or abundant display of affection or affectionate concern
She was irritated by the fuss they made over her sprained ankle.
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intransitive verb (past and past participle fussed, present participle fuss·ing, 3rd person present singular fuss·es) |
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1. worry too much: to be too concerned about details or trivial matters
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2. fiddle with something: to keep moving or touching something busily, nervously, or aimlessly
He fussed with the dials, hoping he'd look like he knew what he was doing.
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| [Early 18th century. Origin ?] |
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| fuss·er noun |
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