Topic: word of the day: fuss
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fuss --Merriam-Webster
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noun
ˈfəs
Synonyms of fuss
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
a
: a state of agitation especially over a trivial matter
… in a fuss and stew all afternoon.—
Molly L. Bar-David
b
: objection, protest
She accepted the new assignment without any fuss.
c
: an often petty controversy or quarrel
… the fuss they are raising … over certain words and phrases.—
B. J. Hendricks
fuss
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verb
fussed; fussing; fusses
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 the table setting
2
a
: to become upset : worry
b
: to express annoyance or pique : complain
transitive verb
: agitate, upset
fusser noun
Etymology
Noun and Verb
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun
1701, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1792, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a
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