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fuss

fuss
NounIntransitive Verb
pl: fussespast: fussedpp: fusseding: fussing

This term captures a sense of disproportionate energy directed toward a minor issue. It often carries a slightly negative or critical connotation, suggesting that the level of agitation or attention is unwarranted and perhaps a bit frantic. When used to describe a reaction to a problem, it implies a lack of composure or an overreaction to a triviality.

In a social context, however, the word can shift toward a more affectionate meaning, particularly regarding children or pets. In these instances, it describes a warm, albeit excessive, outpouring of attention. Grammatically, as a noun, it is typically treated as uncountable when referring to a general state of agitation, though it can be used countably when referring to specific instances of commotion.

Meanings

Nounfuss

A display of excessive attention or concern shown to someone.

The baby received a lot of fuss from her grandparents.

Intransitive Verbfuss
[~ over someone/something]

To show excessive concern or attention to someone or something in a way that is often annoying.

Examples

Stop making such a fuss about a tiny scratch on the car.

Why is everyone making a fuss over a simple meeting change?

Office

I do not want any fuss for my birthday this year.

The grandparents always fuss over the baby as soon as he arrives.

The grandparents always fuss over the baby as soon as he arrives.

She spent the whole morning fussing over her dress for the gala.

Romance

Please stop fussing about the seating arrangement and just sit down.

School Life

He is always fussing over the smallest details of the report.

He is always fussing over the smallest details of the report.

Business

The royal court was in a complete fuss before the coronation.

History

I wonder why she is fussing so much about the menu for the party.

I wonder why she is fussing so much about the menu for the party.

Gourmet

Phrasal Verbs

fuss over

to give someone or something excessive attention or concern

fuss about

to worry or complain about something in an agitated way

There is no need to fuss about the minor details of the contract.

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