fuss
2fuss
verbDefinition of FUSS
intransitive verb
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>
transitive verb
— fuss·er noun
Examples of FUSS
- 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.
First Known Use of FUSS
1792
Related to FUSS
Synonyms: beef, bellyache, bitch, bleat, carp, caterwaul, crab, croak, complain, gripe, grizzle, grouch, grouse, growl, grumble, grump, holler, inveigh, keen, kick, kvetch, maunder [chiefly British], moan, murmur, mutter, nag, repine, scream, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, whinge [British], yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl
[+]more[-]hide
Learn More About FUSS
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: fuss and feathers
Previous Word in the Dictionary: fusospirochete
All Words Near: fuss
Previous Word in the Dictionary: fusospirochete
All Words Near: fuss
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up fuss? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

See







