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- Dictionaryfuss/fəs/
noun
- 1. a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest: "I don't know what all the fuss is about" Similar
verb
- 1. show unnecessary or excessive concern about something: "she's always fussing about her food" Similar Opposite
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: a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter. in a fuss and stew all afternoon—Molly L. Bar-David. b. : objection, protest. She accepted the new assignment without any fuss. c. : an often petty controversy or quarrel. the fuss they are raising … over certain words and phrases—B. J. Hendricks.
n. 1. nervous activity or agitation, esp when disproportionate or unnecessary. 2. complaint or objection: he made a fuss over the bill. 3. an exhibition of affection or admiration, esp if excessive: they made a great fuss over the new baby. 4. a quarrel; dispute. vb. 5. (intr) to worry unnecessarily.
to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed: Please, stop fussing - the food's cooking and there's nothing more to do until the guests arrive. fuss with It irritates me the way she's always fussing with her hair! SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
Synonyms for FUSSING: complaining, protesting, grumbling, griping, squawking, kvetching, whining, uncompromising; Antonyms of FUSSING: patient, enduring, abiding, tolerant, accepting, willing, forgiving, forbearing
fuss verb (GIVE ATTENTION TO) [ I ] to give too much attention to small matters that are not important, usually in a way that shows that you are worried and not relaxed: Please, stop fussing - the food's cooking and there's nothing more to do until the guests arrive.
Definition of 'fuss' fuss. (fʌs ) Word forms: fusses , fussing , fussed. 1. singular noun B2. Fuss is anxious or excited behaviour which serves no useful purpose. I don't know what all the fuss is about. He just gets down to work without any fuss. Synonyms: commotion, to-do, worry, upset More Synonyms of fuss. 2. verb.
A fuss is a state of excitement, and it's usually about something not worth worrying or "fussing" about. Most fusses are types of commotion. If someone makes a fuss, they're overexcited and in a tizzy over something, like someone who can't stop asking questions.
a show of anger, worry, or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation deserves: make such a fussShe made such a fuss when Richard spilled a drop of wine on her blouse! fuss about nothingIt's all a fuss about nothing. what the fuss is aboutI don't see what the fuss is about - he seems like a fairly ordinary-looking guy to me.
fuss. [intransitive] to do things, or pay too much attention to things, that are not important or necessary. fuss (around) Stop fussing around and find something useful to do! While the others fussed and worried and dashed around, Mary sat quietly reading. fuss (with/over something) Don't fuss with your hair!
She's always fussing with her hair. FUSS meaning: 1 : activity or excitement that is unusual and that often is not wanted or necessary often used with make; 2 : an expression of anger or complaint especially about something that has little importance often used with make.
