fuss
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1.5
- noun
- /fʌs/
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- The EPA and NRC are just reacting to the fuss the media has made.
- make a fuss
- a little fuss
- wonder what the fuss
This was not worth the fuss, but it wasn't bad.
- This was not worth the fuss, but it wasn't bad.
- So let's see what this fuss is all about.
- NVIDIA G Sync, No tearing, no fuss, no muss.
- My lashes are already curled, so let's go in and see what the fuss is about.
- They're very low fuss in application.
- And this is where you decide you're going to scream and make a big fuss.
- One thing though, I just when I look at Machu Picchu, I go, what's the fuss?
- But what I'm saying is to other people, they want a big wedding, a big, big fuss.
- Maybe people would have thought it was weirder or raised more of a fuss when they started doing it for coronavirus tests too.
Examples
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So he saw me sitting on the arm of this chair and made a big fuss about me being in his seat.
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And, you know, we have some wonderful dinners where we argue and fuss over a glass of wine and love each other dearly.
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Now we all see what all the fuss is about.
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All in all, it is difficult to see what the fuss over him was about.
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So let's see what this fuss is all about.
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Let's see what all the fuss is about.
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Why are they making such a fuss?
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I don't know what all the fuss was about.
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Don't make a big fuss about this, Louanne.
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There was a lot of fuss over the minor changes in the schedule.
Synonyms
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7.0
A noisy fuss about something not important
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4.2
A short time of excitement and activity
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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8.0
Fuss and busy activity about something that is not needed
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3.7
A noisy event in a public place that bothers other people
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4.2
A noisy argument about something unimportant
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3.7
A short, unimportant argument between people
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5.6
A small argument between friends or partners that ends quickly
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5.9
A short time of nervous worry and confusion
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8.0
A nervous, excited feeling about something unimportant
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7.9
A loud noisy fuss made by people, often during protests or celebrations
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7.5
A lot of fuss about something unimportant
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9.9
A small unimportant fuss that wastes time
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9.6
A noisy fuss about something unimportant
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8.0
A nervous, confused state when you cannot decide
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9.9
A noisy fuss about something not important
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9.9
A loud, unnecessary fuss about something unimportant
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9.9
A lot of unneeded work or delay that wastes time
A lot of fuss about something small
An unnecessary fuss or worry about a small problem
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Etymology
Fuss likely began as a small word for noisy, busy activity or bother; imagine people making a lot of noise and movement over something unimportant. That's why a fuss means 'unnecessary excitement, activity, or complaint'.