Meaning & use
Fuss
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Unnecessary or excessive concern, activity, or worry about something relatively unimportant.
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There's no need to make such a fuss over a small mistake.
The toddler threw a fuss when it was time to leave the playground.
A note on using this word
The precise origin of "fuss" is unclear, but it has been part of informal English since the early 18th century, often paired with the phrase "make a fuss."
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2. verb
To show unnecessary or excessive concern about something.
Stop fussing over every little detail and just send the email.
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