fuss
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noun \ˈfəs\Definition of FUSS
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a : needless bustle or excitement b : a show of flattering attention <made a big fuss over his favorite niece>
See Examples of FUSS
- 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.
Origin of FUSS
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1701
Related to FUSS
Synonyms: challenge, complaint, demur, demurral, demurrer, difficulty, exception, expostulation, objection, kick, protest, question, remonstrance, stink
Related Words: compunction, doubt, misgiving, qualm, scruple; misunderstanding; cavil, niggle [chiefly British], quibble; argument, conflict, debate, dispute, dissent, hassle, quarrel, squabble, static; censure, criticism; defiance, disobedience, rebellion; distrust, distrustfulness, dubiety, dubitation [archaic], incertitude, indetermination, misdoubt, mistrust, mistrustfulness, reservation, skepticism, suspicion, uncertainty; qualmishness, unease, uneasiness; reluctance, unwillingness
Near Antonyms: willingness; approval, sanction; acceptance, acquiescence, agreement, assent; compliance, obedience
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