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Fussing: meaning, definitions and examples

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fussing

 

[ ˈfəsɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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

🇩🇪 herumzanken

🇮🇩 menggertak

🇺🇦 сваритися

🇵🇱 kłócić się

🇯🇵 いちゃもんをつける

🇫🇷 discuter

🇪🇸 discutir

🇹🇷 tartışmak

🇰🇷 소란을 피우다

🇸🇦 يتشاجر

🇨🇿 hádat se

🇸🇰 hašterit

🇨🇳 争吵

🇸🇮 prepirati se

🇮🇸 deila

🇰🇿 таласу

🇬🇪 დავას

🇦🇿 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.