fuss
verb
- be openly concerned
noun
- the display of concern
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /fʌs/ / /fʊs/
noun
Etymology: Of unknown origin. Perhaps from Danish fjas (“nonsense”), from Middle Low German (compare German faseln (“to maunder, talk nonsense”)). Compare also fouse (“to hasten, rush, tumble, disarrange”).
- Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
“They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.”
“What's all the fuss about?”
- A complaint or noise; a scene.
“If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.”
- An exhibition of affection or admiration.
“They made a great fuss over the new baby.”
verb
Etymology: Of unknown origin. Perhaps from Danish fjas (“nonsense”), from Middle Low German (compare German faseln (“to maunder, talk nonsense”)). Compare also fouse (“to hasten, rush, tumble, disarrange”).
- To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
“His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.”
“Dear reader, spare me. I don't hate men, I love them; I eat 'em for breakfast. But it seems to me that fussing about masculinity is intimately related to homophobia.”
- To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
“Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.”
- To disturb (a person)
- To cry or be ill-humoured.
- To show affection for, especially animals.
- To pet.
“He fussed the cat.”