fuss

fuss [fus]

n.

[17th-c. slang, prob. echoic]

1. a flurry of nervous, excited, often needless activity; bustle

2. a state of excessive nervousness, agitation, etc.

☆ 3. a quarrel or argument

4. a showy display of delight, approval, etc.

vi.

1. to cause or make a fuss

2. to bustle about or worry, esp. over trifles

3. to whine, fret, etc. as a baby

vt.

to bother or worry unnecessarily

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fuss around

to engage in idle, aimless, or annoying activity

fusser

n.