Pronunciation: /fʌs/
noun a state of agitation or excitement
A1 She made a fuss about not having enough ketchup on her burger.
A2 The children were causing a fuss in the supermarket.
B1 I don't want to make a fuss, but this meal is not what I ordered.
B2 The fuss over the new policy is causing a lot of tension in the office.
C1 The media made a big fuss over the celebrity's latest scandal.
C2 Despite the fuss, the project was completed on time and within budget.
verb show unnecessary or excessive concern about something
A1 She doesn't like to fuss over small details.
A2 The mother fussed over her child's outfit before the party.
B1 Stop fussing and just get the job done.
B2 She fussed over the seating arrangements for hours before the event.
C1 I wish you wouldn't fuss so much about everything.
C2 She tends to fuss over every little thing, making it difficult to relax around her.
formal There is no need to make a fuss over such a minor issue.
informal Don't fuss about it, everything will be fine.
slang Stop fussing, it's not a big deal.
figurative She made a fuss like a storm in a teacup over the situation.
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