1
a
: needless bustle or excitement
They got down to business without any fuss.
b
: a show of flattering attention
made a big fuss over his favorite niece
2
fussed; fussing; fusses
1
a
: to create or be in a state of restless activity
especially
: to shower flattering attentions
fussing over the grandchildren
b
: to pay close or undue attention to small details
fussed with her hair
fusser
noun
Examples of fuss in a Sentence
Noun
They got down to business without any fuss.
What is all the fuss about?
Her new novel has caused quite a fuss.
I don't want to make a fuss, but this soup is cold.
Verb
She'll fuss the whole time we're gone.
I told him not to fuss.
The baby fussed all day.
Stop fussing and get to work!
He's fussing about his new assignment.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Slip-on sneakers are a non-negotiable for me on a road trip — no laces, no fuss, just an easy style that works from rest stop to restaurant.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
No crying or fussing or squirming.
—Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This gift is perfect for the mom who wants to look her best without the fuss or time commitment of traditional styling methods.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
Slip-on sneakers are a non-negotiable for me on a road trip — no laces, no fuss, just an easy style that works from rest stop to restaurant.
—Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
Verb
Williams never fussed about it, though and his relationships with many in the organization weren’t overly affected.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2025
No crying or fussing or squirming.
—Danielle Pergament, SELF, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Fuss.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fuss. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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fuss
1 of 2 noun1
: unnecessary activity or excitement often over something unimportant
2
3
: a great show of interest
made a fuss over the baby
fuss
2 of 2 verb
: to make a fuss
fusser
noun
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