Fuss: meaning, definitions and examples

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fuss

[ fʌs ]

^{Context #1}

in a state of agitation

A state of excitement, worry, or confusion, especially about something unimportant.

Synonyms

commotion, hullabaloo, uproar

Examples of usage

She made a fuss about the seating arrangements at the wedding.
Don't make a fuss, it's not a big deal.

^{Context #2}

to pay undue attention to

To show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.

Synonyms

agonize, fret, worry

Examples of usage

She fussed over the details of the party for hours.
Stop fussing, everything will be fine.

Translations

Translations of the word "fuss" in other languages:

🇵🇹 barulho

confusão
alarido

🇮🇳 उधम

शोर
गड़बड़

🇩🇪 Aufregung

Lärm
Trubel

🇮🇩 keributan

kebisingan
kegaduhan

🇺🇦 метушня

шум
галас

🇵🇱 zamieszanie

hałas
zamęt

🇯🇵 騒ぎ (sawagi)

騒動 (sōdō)
混乱 (konran)

🇫🇷 agitation

brouhaha
remue-ménage

🇪🇸 alboroto

escándalo
jaleo

🇹🇷 yaygara

gürültü
telaş

🇰🇷 소란 (soran)

소동 (sodong)
혼란 (honran)

🇸🇦 ضجة

فوضى
اضطراب

🇨🇿 rozruch

hluk
zmatek

🇸🇰 rozruch

hluk
zmätok

🇨🇳 骚动 (sāodòng)

喧嚣 (xuānxiāo)
纷乱 (fēnluàn)

🇸🇮 razburjenje

hrup
zmeda

🇮🇸 læti

hávaði
uppnám

🇰🇿 айқай-шулы

дүрбелең
шу

🇬🇪 ხმაური

არეულობა
ალიაქოთი

🇦🇿 hay-küy

səs-küy
qarışıqlıq

🇲🇽 alboroto

escándalo
jaleo

Word origin

The word 'fuss' originated in the late 18th century, possibly from a combination of 'fret' and 'bustle'. It has evolved to represent a state of agitation or unnecessary concern about trivial matters. Over time, it has become a common term used to describe a commotion or uproar caused by excessive worry or excitement.