fuss /fʌs/noun 3verb 6forms 3phrases 3 noun3 •a lot of excited talk or worry over something that does not really matter muchThey made a big fuss about the wedding plans.What's all the fuss about? •A complaint or noise; a scene.If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you. •An exhibition of affection or admiration.They made a great fuss over the new baby. verb6 •To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism. •To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjustQuit fussing with your hair. It looks fine. •(US) To cry or be ill-humoured. •To show affection for, especially animals. •To pet.He fussed the cat. •To disturb (a person) formsfussed · fussing · fusses Phrases with fuss fuss aroundTo engage in useless, annoying or unhelpful activities. fuss overTo be overly attentive to someone or something. kick up a fussTo show annoyance, or to complain loudly about something, often when it is of little importance in reality.
