Fussing: meaning, definitions and examples
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fussing
[ ˈfəsɪŋ ]
expressing concern
Fussing refers to the act of showing unnecessary concern or worry over something that is often trivial or unimportant. This behavior can manifest as complaining or making a fuss about details that may not matter in the grand scheme of things. People often fuss over their appearance, an event, or the behavior of others, emphasizing their anxiety or desire for perfection.
Synonyms
agitate, complain, fret, worry.
Examples of usage
- She was fussing over her hair before the event.
- He tends to fuss about every little detail during the project.
- Stop fussing and enjoy the moment.
Translations
Translations of the word "fussing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discutindo
🇮🇳 झगड़ना
- चिंता करना
- बात करना
🇩🇪 herumzanken
🇮🇩 menggertak
🇺🇦 сваритися
- перепинатися
- бити на сполох
🇵🇱 kłócić się
🇯🇵 いちゃもんをつける
🇫🇷 discuter
- s'agiter
- faire des histoires
🇪🇸 discutir
- quejarse
- hacer un escándalo
🇹🇷 tartışmak
🇰🇷 소란을 피우다
🇸🇦 يتشاجر
- يناقش
- يزعج
🇨🇿 hádat se
🇸🇰 hašterit
🇨🇳 争吵
- 抱怨
- 喧闹
🇸🇮 prepirati se
🇮🇸 deila
🇰🇿 таласу
🇬🇪 დავას
- შეაქო
- მოსაუბრება
🇦🇿 mübahisə etmək
🇲🇽 discutir
Etymology
The term "fuss" originated in the early 19th century and is believed to have derived from the Old French word "foucier", meaning to make a fuss or noise. It was likely influenced by the Scots verb "fuss", which means to flounder or struggle. The word initially carried a more general sense of agitation or disturbance, but over time, it has narrowed down in meaning to imply excessive concern or anxiety over minor issues. It has been consistently used in both British and American English, evolving into a popular colloquial term that captures moments of unease and trivial worry in everyday life.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #25,905, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 25902 sugary
- 25903 reaper
- 25904 miscellany
- 25905 fussing
- 25906 disinterest
- 25907 lank
- 25908 adroitly
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