fuss Meaning & Definition
What Does Fuss Mean?
Fuss is a noun that means Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something. It is also used to mean A complaint or noise; a scene. As a verb, it means To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
Fuss: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /fʌs/ |
| Synonyms | fret, stir and trouble |
| Plural | fusses |
| Verb forms | fusses, fussing, fussed |
Fuss Definition (Noun)
- Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.
- 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.
Fuss as a Verb
- 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 adjust
Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.
- (especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
- (with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
- To pet.
He fussed the cat.
Synonyms of Fuss
Fuss in a Sentence
They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.
If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.
They made a great fuss over the new baby.
His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.
Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.
He fussed the cat.
Word Forms & Grammar
fuss (countable and uncountable, plural fusses)
fuss (third-person singular simple present fusses, present participle fussing, simple past and past participle fussed)
Words That Rhyme With Fuss
Origin of Fuss
Of unknown origin. Perhaps from Danish fjas (“nonsense”),[1] from Middle Low German (compare German faseln (“to maunder, talk nonsense”)). Compare also fouse (“to hasten, rush, tumble, disarrange”).
Quick Answers About Fuss
Is fuss a noun or a verb?
Fuss is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for fuss?
Words with a similar meaning to fuss include fret, stir and trouble. See the full list of fuss synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of fuss?
The plural of fuss is fusses.
What is the past tense of fuss?
The past tense of fuss is fussed. The present participle is fussing.