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English noun: fuss

1. fuss (state) an excited state of agitation


SamplesHe was in a dither.
There was a terrible flap about the theft.


Synonymsdither, flap, pother, tizzy


Broader (hypernym)agitation

2. fuss (event) an angry disturbance


SamplesHe didn't want to make a fuss.
They had labor trouble.
A spot of bother.


Synonymsbother, hassle, trouble


Broader (hypernym)disturbance, perturbation

3. fuss (communication) a quarrel about petty points


Synonymsbicker, bickering, pettifoggery, spat, squabble, tiff


Broader (hypernym)dustup, quarrel, row, run-in, words, wrangle

4. fuss (act) a rapid active commotion


Synonymsado, bustle, flurry, hustle, stir


Broader (hypernym)commotion, din, ruckus, ruction, rumpus, tumult


English verb: fuss

1. fuss (emotion) worry unnecessarily or excessively


SamplesDon't fuss too much over the grandchildren--they are quite big now.


ExamplesSam and Sue fuss over the results of the experiment


Synonymsfret, niggle


Pattern of useSomebody ----s.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)worry


Narrower (hyponym)dither, flap, pother, scruple

2. fuss (social) care for like a mother


SamplesShe fusses over her husband.


Synonymsmother, overprotect


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s PP


Broader (hypernym)care, give care









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