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fussunnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: unnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant

Pronunciation (IPA): /fʌs/

Korean meaning: 별것 아닌 일로 불필요하게 야단법석을 떨거나 걱정하는 것

Korean pronunciation: **퍼**스

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

fuss concept
💡 Concept

unnecessary worry or bother about something unimportant

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/fʌs/
🇬🇧 UK/fʌs/

🌳Etymology

Rootfuss

Origin

18세기에 나타난 단어로, 원래는 '쓸데없이 바쁘게 움직이다'라는 의미였습니다. 아마도 fusty(곰팡이 냄새나는, 낡은)나 foist(억지로 떠맡기다)와 관련이 있을 것으로 추정됩니다.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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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📚Related Words

Synonyms

commotionbotheradofretworry

Antonyms

calmpeacetranquility

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