First Known Use: 1701
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1fuss
noun \ˈfəs\
: activity or excitement that is unusual and that often is not wanted or necessary
: an expression of anger or complaint especially about something that has little importance
Full Definition of FUSS
1
a : needless bustle or excitement b : a show of flattering attention <made a big fuss over his favorite niece>
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Origin of FUSS
origin unknown
Related to FUSS
- Synonyms
- challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, objection, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
2fuss
verb
: to be or become upset or worried
: to show that you are annoyed or unhappy
Full Definition of FUSS
intransitive verb
1
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
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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
FUSSER Defined for Kids
1fuss
noun \ˈfəs\
Definition of FUSS for Kids
1
: unnecessary activity or excitement often over something unimportant
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: 2protest 1 <He took the medicine without any fuss.>
3
: a great show of interest <Everyone made a fuss over the baby.>
2fuss
verb
fussedfuss·ing
Definition of FUSS for Kids
: to get excited or upset especially over something unimportant
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