FUSS

/fʌs/
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F(4) U(1) S(1) S(1)
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Definition

/fʌs/
noun
  1. Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
    “They made a big fuss about the wedding plans.”
  2. A complaint or noise; a scene.
    “If you make enough of a fuss about the problem, maybe they'll fix it for you.”
  3. An exhibition of affection or admiration.
    “They made a great fuss over the new baby.”
verb
  1. To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
    “His grandmother will never quit fussing over his vegetarianism.”
  2. To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust
    “Quit fussing with your hair. It looks fine.”
  3. (especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
  4. (with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
  5. To pet.
    “He fussed the cat.”

Source: Wiktionary

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