1
a
: needless bustle or excitement
They got down to business without any fuss.
b
: a show of flattering attention
made a big fuss over his favorite niece
2
fussed; fussing; fusses
1
a
: to create or be in a state of restless activity
especially
: to shower flattering attentions
fussing over the grandchildren
b
: to pay close or undue attention to small details
fussed with her hair
fusser
noun
Synonyms
Examples of fuss in a Sentence
Noun
They got down to business without any fuss.
What is all the fuss about?
Her new novel has caused quite a fuss.
I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold.
Verb
She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
I told him not to fuss.
The baby fussed all day.
Stop fussing and get to work!
He's fussing about his new assignment.
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Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
While some parents are fine with sleep training methods that involve lengthy separations from their babies, and a fair amount of crying and fussing, for other parents, these methods just don’t feel right.1
That’s where gentle sleep training come into play.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Not everyone wants to host a grand feast for Thanksgiving — some folks prefer a takeout meal, while others would rather skip the fuss of hosting entirely.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
See what the fuss is about at The Reserve by Old Elk Distillery, its tasting room serving elevated tavern fare and cocktails.
—Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
The gizmo also includes haptic alerts that can wake you—but not your partner—if your child is fussing.
—Chris Stokel-Walker, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
While some parents are fine with sleep training methods that involve lengthy separations from their babies, and a fair amount of crying and fussing, for other parents, these methods just don’t feel right.1
That’s where gentle sleep training come into play.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Fuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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fuss
1 of 2 noun1
: unnecessary activity or excitement often over something unimportant
2
3
: a great show of interest
made a fuss over the baby
fuss
2 of 2 verb
: to make a fuss
fusser
noun
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