fuss

fuss

Pronunciation: ⁄fʌs⁄

noun

[mass noun]

·              a display of unnecessary or excessive excitement, activity, or interest:

I don’t know what all the fuss is about

·    [in singular] a protest or dispute of a specified degree or kind:

he didn’t put up too much of a fuss

·    elaborate or complex procedures; trouble or difficulty:

they settled in with very little fuss

verb

[no object]

·              show unnecessary or excessive concern about something:

she is always fussing about her food

·    busy oneself restlessly:

beside him Kegan was fussing with sheets of paper

·    [with object] British disturb or bother (someone):

when she cries in her sleep, try not to fuss her

·    [with object] treat (someone) with excessive attention or affection:

she flattered and fussed her