Fuss

/fʌs/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Unnecessary excitement or activity; commotion.

There was a fuss over the seating arrangements at the wedding.

A display of unnecessary concern or attention.

She made a fuss about the misplaced book.

A state of excessive concern or worry.

The mother made a fuss over her child's minor scrape.

verb

To show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

Don't fuss over the details; just get the job done.

To make a fuss; to complain or argue.

He always fusses when his favorite show is interrupted.

Origin unknown, possibly from Middle English 'fusse' meaning a journey or fussing.

fuss over

to pay excessive attention to someone or something.

make a fuss

to complain or show concern about something trivial.

fuss and bother

an expression of unnecessary worry or trouble.

commotion

a noisy disturbance.

ado

a fuss or to-do about something trivial.

stir

a state of excitement or agitation.

To cause a scene.

Stop fussing, you're making a scene in public.

To act overly dramatic.

She always fusses when things don't go her way.