fuss


Definition: Meaning of, fuss in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / fʌs /

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  1. anxious behaviour or activity that is usually about unimportant things
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  2. attention or excitement that is usually unnecessary or unwelcome
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  3. make a fuss/kick up a fuss (about something) to complain or become angry about something, especially when this is not necessary
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  4. make a fuss of somebody/something British English American English to pay a lot of attention to someone or something, to show that you are pleased with them or like them
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fuss fussed fussed
Present Participle Third Person Singular
fussing fusses
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  1. to worry a lot about things that may not be very important
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  2. to pay too much attention to small unimportant details
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  3. American English to behave in an unhappy or angry way
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fuss used in phrases

  • fuss-budget (noun)
    1. thinks about unfortunate things that might happen
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fuss used in phrasal verbs

  • fuss at (phrasal verb)
    1. fuss at someone to annoy someone by frequently complaining to them about something that they do
  • fuss over (phrasal verb)
    1. fuss over someone/something to give a person or animal a lot of attention to show that you love them
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