fuss — unnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: unnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant
Pronunciation (IPA): /fʌs/
Example Sentences
- My mom made such a fuss when I came home with a tiny scratch.
- Stop fussing with your hair - it looks fine!
- The restaurant staff made a big fuss over the celebrity customer.
fuss
NOUN[/fʌs/]
unnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant
Grandma makes a huge fuss every time her grandson visits for dinner.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Fuss appeared in English in the 18th century, originally meaning to bustle about uselessly or fret over trifles. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it may be related to fusty (musty, old-fashioned) or foist (to impose fraudulently), or possibly derived from onomatopoeia reflecting agitated behavior.
Breakdown
The word likely developed from onomatopoetic roots reflecting flustered or agitated movement, though no definitive morphological breakdown exists. The obscure etymology suggests it may have evolved from imitative sound-words rather than from distinct morpheme combinations.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom made such a fuss when I came home with a tiny scratch.”
“Stop fussing with your hair - it looks fine!”
“The restaurant staff made a big fuss over the celebrity customer.”
“He installed the software without any fuss or complications.”
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